WICHITA, Kan. — Coldwater Mayor Jose "Joe" Ceballos, who was reelected on Tuesday, was charged by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach the next day.

In a news conference Wednesday, Kobach said Ceballos was facing criminal charges for three counts of voting without being qualified and three counts of election perjury. Both are non-person felonies.

"He is not a United States citizen," Kobach said.

"He is a legal permanent resident of the United States and a citizen of Mexico."

Kobach said if Ceballos is convicted, the crimes can carry a maximum of 68 months in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.

Before the press conference, the Coldwater City Council held a special meeting called by Mayor Ceballos, the City of Coldwater announced on Facebook.

"While the recent allegations involving the

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