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Steve Watkins
US representative from Kansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steven Charles Watkins Jr. (born September 18, 1976) is an American veteran, politician and businessman. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Kansas' 2nd congressional district. He is a Republican.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 2019 ā January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Lynn Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Jake LaTurner |
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Born | Steven Charles Watkins Jr. (1976-09-18) September 18, 1976 (age 47) Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS) Harvard University (MPA) |
Website | House website |
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In July 2020, Watkins was charged with voter fraud by Shawnee County District Attorney.[1][2]
In August 2020, he lost his re-election primary campaign to Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner.