Kelly Canon is a Texan Politician who serves as the Tarrant County Republican precinct chair, and is also a space planner of more than 20 years. She came to be known in the media after she disclosed to the news back and forth messages with Joe Barton, who had sent her sexual messages.

Born and raised in the state of Texas, she grew up in the city of Lake Jackson for most of her life. She currently lives Arlington where she is an active member of the community in politics.

She is a graduate of Brazoswood High School.

Kelly Canon is a graduate of Texas A&M where she received her Bachelor's in Environmental design. She graduated in 1982.

Since 1995, she has been an employed at L3 Communications and is a Sr. Facilities Space Planner.

Kelly Canon is devotes most of her time being committed to Republican politics. She serves as a Tarrant County Republican precinct chair. She is also on the board of the Arlington Republican Club. And, is a member of the Republican Women of Arlington.

In late November, 2017, she revealed to the media that in several occasions she received sexual suggestive messages from Joe Barton, a politician who has represented the state since 1985.

The two had began communicating on facebook messenger for years.

The sexually charged messages began sometime on June 13th, 2012 with Barton suggesting that he see Canon naked.

The exchange began sometime after midnight with Barton messaging and Canon replying in the following :

At the time, Barton was a married man.

He has since given a public apology.