# Former Mayor Detained for Voting as Non-Citizen

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:35:44+00:00
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## Resource

Former Mayor Joe Ceballos, a fifty-five-year-old legal permanent resident from Mexico, faces potential deportation after admitting to voting in U.S. elections without citizenship. Despite serving as mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, and having strong community support, he was detained by immigration officials and charged with a minor misdemeanor. His case highlights tensions over voting rules for non-citizens and raises questions about the consequences of past mistakes for long-time residents. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b00823042da2f86

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