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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting in Topeka, Kan. The former Congressman has entered a diversion program to avoid trial over allegations that he voted illegally in a 2019 municipal election. Watson, a Republican from Topeka who served only one term in the U.S. House, was facing three felony charges. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Ex-Kansas Rep. Watkins enters diversion over voter fraud

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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a freshman congressman facing felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form, is stepping down temporarily from his House committee assignments. Watkins said Friday, July 17, 2020 that he is &quot;temporarily and voluntarily&quot; leaving the three committees on which he serves. House Republican conference's rules require members facing a potential felony conviction to leave their committee posts. (AP Photo/John Hanna File)

Kansas Rep. Watkins unseated after facing criminal charges

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a Kansas congressman facing felony voting fraud charges told a detective he didn't vote in a 2019 Topeka city council election, according to an affidavit in support of criminal charges. Freshman Rep. Watkins is facing three felony charges. (AP Photo/John Hanna File)

Detective: Kansas congressman lied about voting in 2019 race

By MARGARET STAFFORD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a freshman congressman facing felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form, is stepping down temporarily from his House committee assignments. Watkins said Friday, July 17, 2020 that he is &quot;temporarily and voluntarily&quot; leaving the three committees on which he serves. House Republican conference's rules require members facing a potential felony conviction to leave their committee posts. (AP Photo/John Hanna File)

Kansas congressman says he didn’t lie about voting form

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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a freshman congressman facing felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form, is stepping down temporarily from his House committee assignments. Watkins said Friday, July 17, 2020 that he is &quot;temporarily and voluntarily&quot; leaving the three committees on which he serves. House Republican conference's rules require members facing a potential felony conviction to leave their committee posts. (AP Photo/John Hanna File)

Prosecutor: Kansas congressman blamed staff for registration

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting, in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a freshman Kansas congressman who had listed a UPS Inc. store as his residence on a voter registration, was criminally charged Tuesday, July 14, 2020, with four crimes, including unlawful voting. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas congressman forced to leave committees after charges

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting, in Topeka, Kan. Watkins, a freshman Kansas congressman who had listed a UPS Inc. store as his residence on a voter registration, was criminally charged Tuesday, July 14, 2020, with four crimes, including unlawful voting. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas congressman’s colleague backs GOP foe after charges

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U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Topeka, Kan. Watkins is getting heat from some frustrated constituents who want him to publicly endorse tougher gun-control measures in the wake of recent mass shootings. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Steve Watkins, Kansas congressman, charged with illegal voting

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Watkins spent $400K in taxpayer-funded mailing, messaging

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GOP challenger LaTurner jabs Watkins on Middle East vote

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Democrat announces run for Kansas 2nd District seat

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Kansas congressman addressing residence issue for 2nd time

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Kansas Rep. Watkins pays account after foreclosure lawsuit

By ROXANA HEGEMAN and JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins, R-Kan., makes a point during a town hall meeting, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Topeka, Kan. Watkins is getting heat from some frustrated constituents who want him to publicly endorse tougher gun-control measures in the wake of recent mass shootings. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas GOP Rep. Watkins faces calls for tougher gun laws

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press