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Should elected officials be required to be a citizen? Shouldn't this be law in every state?

Kansas elected Mayor, but now charged with illegally voting as a illegal alien. 
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-coldwater-mayor-jose-ceballos-election-fraud-charges-kansas/69267483

Posted - Sat at 6:43 AM

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  • 17763
    I don't know which and where but I do remember Hillary Clinton had to move to New York to run for NY senator.  A small city in my homestate elected a mayor who didn't live within the city limits and he lost his job over it.  I do think it's prudent to require elected officials to live where they govern.  
      November 9, 2025 11:00 AM MST
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  • 35814
    Yes, I agree they should have to live where they govern. 

    A former Mayor in my hometown was removed because he rented an apartment in town but did not actually live there. He lived in a house in the country.  I agree the apartment was just a way to try and get around the law. 

    But I am talking about illegals who were elected to office.  (Yes they live there but they are not a US citizen)
      November 9, 2025 1:31 PM MST
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