Citizenship, Voter Rolls, and Record Verification
One of the central questions in the case is how Ceballos — a permanent resident who was not a U.S. citizen — was able to be both registered to vote and elected mayor in the first place.
Kansas law requires that a person be a “qualified elector” to vote — meaning they must be at least 18, reside in the jurisdiction, and be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates for most elected offices must also meet the same eligibility requirements, though cities exercising “home rule” can have some autonomy in setting terms of office.
