Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Coldwater Mayor Joe Ceballos Charged with Election Felonies

11/7/2025

49 9

Summary

Story summary

Joe Ceballos, the Mexican-American mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, faces six felony charges, including three counts of voting without qualification and three counts of election perjury.
The charges were announced by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Attorney General Kris Kobach.
Ceballos, a legal permanent resident, was re-elected on the same day the charges were filed.
Ceballos is scheduled to appear in court on December 3.

1 of 1

Story summary

Joe Ceballos, the Mexican-American mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, faces six felony charges, including three counts of voting without qualification and three counts of election perjury.
The charges were announced by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Attorney General Kris Kobach.
Ceballos, a legal permanent resident, was re-elected on the same day the charges were filed.
Ceballos is scheduled to appear in court on December 3.