08-07-2025
Randall County GOP chair arrested, faces election fraud charge
Randall County Republican Chairman Kelly Kenten Giles has been indicted on one count of election fraud related to the 2024 primary election, according to court records.
A Randall County grand jury handed down the indictment June 25, alleging that Giles, in his official capacity as party chairman, falsely certified that his application and nominating petition were legally compliant when submitted to the Texas Secretary of State in December 2023. The certification allowed his name to appear on the April 2024 Republican primary ballot.
Giles won 51% of the vote in that primary, securing another term as chairman. He was first elected to the position in May 2023.
The charge is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, which can carry penalties of up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Giles was booked into the Randall County Jail on July 7. No bond was required for his release.
As of Tuesday, no court date had been set, and Giles was not available to comment on the charges.
This is a developing story; more information will be added as it becomes available.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Randall County Republican Party chairman Kelly Giles arrested
