A Kansas Town Election Leads
A small Kansas town drew statewide attention in November 2025 after
Coldwater Mayor Jose Ceballos was charged with
election-related crimes shortly after winning re-election.
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office said the charges followed a review of
voter and election records that raised concerns about his eligibility.
Prosecutors allege Ceballos voted in multiple
elections despite not being a U.S. citizen,
a requirement for voting and holding certain public offices in Kansas.
He faces felony charges including voting without
qualification and election perjury.
Authorities emphasized that “the investigation began before
the election and was not triggered by the outcome,”
adding that the timing of the charges was coincidental.
State leaders said the case reflects enforcement of existing law,
noting that election integrity rules apply equally to all individuals.
Ceballos is presumed innocent,
and local officials said city operations will continue while the case proceeds.
