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Coldwater Mayor Charged with Voter Fraud; Support Grows

11/19/2025

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Mayor Joe Ceballos, the mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, faces voter fraud charges brought by Attorney General Kris Kobach.
The charges allege he illegally voted in three elections, which could lead to deportation.
Ceballos is a Mexican immigrant who has voted as a registered Republican since 2020.
Residents express support for Ceballos.
The attorney says Ceballos believed he was American and has held a green card since 1990.

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Mayor Joe Ceballos, the mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, faces voter fraud charges brought by Attorney General Kris Kobach.
The charges allege he illegally voted in three elections, which could lead to deportation.
Ceballos is a Mexican immigrant who has voted as a registered Republican since 2020.
Residents express support for Ceballos.
The attorney says Ceballos believed he was American and has held a green card since 1990.