House Democrats in November may have a chance to expand their majority in an unexpected place — a sprawling area in eastern Kansas that usually favors Republicans. The Kansas 2nd Congressional District backed President Trump by double digits in 2016. But this year, first-term Rep. Steve Watkins faces a spirited Republican primary challenge in a race centering on state voter fraud charges. That has some Democrats eyeing the seat as a surprise opportunity as the party seeks to expand the House majority it won in 2018.
On Tuesday, Watkins was charged by state officials on three felony counts of voter fraud, including "interference with a law enforcement officer, falsely report a felony intending to obstruct, voting without being qualified, and knowingly mark/transmit more than one advance ballot,” according to county records.
The charges were announced just before a scheduled debate against former Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, who is primarying Watkins for the seat.
Poster Comment:
The least important election in history. The winner will be decided by the D&R party professional vote fraud cheaters.
