Steve Watkins

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.

Steve Watkins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kansas's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021
Preceded byLynn Jenkins
Succeeded byJake LaTurner
Personal details
Born
Steven Charles Watkins Jr.

(1976-09-18) September 18, 1976
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS)
Harvard University (MPA)
WebsiteHouse website

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.

References
  1. Brunner, Melissa (July 14, 2020). "DA charges Watkins with voter fraud". WIBW. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. Kansas congressman faces felony charges related to 2019 local election, CNN, Paul LeBlanc,, July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

Other websites
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Lynn Jenkins		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kansas's 2nd congressional district
2019–present		 Incumbent
Order of Precedence of the United States of America
Preceded by
Michael Waltz		 United States Representatives by seniority
430th		 Succeeded by
Jennifer Wexton
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