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Texas Democrat Faces Felony Challenge
Texas Democrat Ericka Lomick faces felony eligibility challenge after three convictions.
In brief
Texas Democrat Ericka Lomick faces felony eligibility challenge after three convictions. Texas Democrat Ericka Lomick faces felony eligibility challenge after three convictions. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Election Challenge
Republican Alan Blaylock asked Texas Secretary of State Robert S. Howden to declare Democrat Ericka Lomick ineligible for two Texas House District 93 terms.
Legal Request
Attorney James E."Trey" Trainor III of Dhillon Law Group requested Texas Secretary of State Robert S.Howden withhold certificates of election for both unexpired term of former Rep.Nate Schatzline and full term beginning in January 2027.
Convictions
Ericka L. Flood, also known as Ericka Lomick, pleaded guilty in January 2011 to mortgage-fraud conspiracy, bank fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.
Eligibility Dispute
Lomick disputes her ineligibility, stating she obtained release from legal disabilities arising from her conviction and intends to serve.
“I am fully qualified to take the office to which I was elected.”
Campaign Suspension
Lomick suspended her campaign after questions arose about her eligibility to step aside for voters to elect someone able to serve.
Election Results
Tarrant County’s November 4 unofficial results showed Lomick ahead of Blaylock by 810 votes in the general election, 38,972 to 38,162.
The key point
Texas Democrat Ericka Lomick faces felony eligibility challenge after three convictions.
