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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

CHARI KELLY

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Chari Kelly

Chari Kelly

Democratic
On ballot as
CHARI KELLY
Current role
Justice, Texas Third Court of Appeals, Place 3
Background
  • U.S. Army paratrooper and captain – Judge Advocate General's Corps
  • B.A. in Political Science, University of Florida
  • J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Experience
  • Felony prosecutor in Travis and Comal counties
  • Assistant Attorney General, Civil Medicaid Fraud Division
  • Army JAG defense attorney
  • Third Court of Appeals
  • Board certified in Judicial Administration and Criminal Law
Top priorities
  • "Independence matters": "the law applies to everyone, including those in power"
  • "Public confidence matters": a court that "applies the law consistently, and puts justice over politics"
  • "Fair Courts. Independent Judiciary. Justice for Texans."
Tidbits
  • Court administration: "Courts must be understandable, accessible, and worthy of trust."
  • Pro Abortion
Endorsements
  • Texas AFL-CIO
  • EMILY's List
  • Austin Young Democrats
  • Bay Area Democratic Movement
  • Liberal Austin Democrats
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  • University Democrats
  • Sabine Area Central Labor Council
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
  • Houston Lawyers Association
Campaign website
charikelly.com