Courthouse Employees Charged in Monroe County Voter Fraud Case

Judicial assistant and court security guard among those indicted for illegal absentee ballot activities.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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FOX10 Investigates has confirmed that a judicial assistant and a court security guard are among the suspects arrested for voter fraud in Monroe County, Alabama. According to court documents, the three women - Samantha Kyles, Sarah Bennett, and Sharon Denson - are accused of filling out a total of 20 illegal absentee ballots in connection with the Frisco City municipal election last August.

Why it matters

The involvement of courthouse employees in alleged voter fraud raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential abuse of positions of public trust. This case highlights the need for robust election security measures and oversight to prevent such incidents from occurring.

The details

Samantha Kyles, a 46-year-old judicial assistant for Judge Donna Silcox, and Sarah Bennett, a 59-year-old former court security guard at the Monroe County courthouse, are among the three individuals indicted for voter fraud. Along with Sharon Denson, 67, the women are accused of submitting a total of 20 illegal absentee ballots in the Frisco City municipal election last August.

  • The alleged voter fraud occurred during the Frisco City municipal election in August 2025.
  • Kyles and Bennett were employed at the Monroe County courthouse at the time of the alleged incidents.

The players

Samantha Kyles

A 46-year-old judicial assistant for Judge Donna Silcox at the Monroe County courthouse.

Sarah Bennett

A 59-year-old former court security guard at the Monroe County courthouse, whose last day on the job was March 4, 2026.

Sharon Denson

A 67-year-old woman indicted along with Kyles and Bennett for voter fraud.

Donna Silcox

The judge for whom Samantha Kyles worked as a judicial assistant.

Sonya Stinson

The Monroe County Probate Judge who confirmed the involvement of Kyles and Bennett in the voter fraud case.

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What they’re saying

“We have reached out to Judge Silcox to ask about Kyles employment status, but have not heard back.”

— FOX10 News (fox10tv.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on the suspects' bail status and whether they will face further legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of election integrity and the need for strict oversight and accountability measures, especially when it involves public officials. The involvement of courthouse employees in alleged voter fraud undermines public trust and raises concerns about the potential for abuse of power.