From Texastribune · · 50s
Dem nominee faces eligibility challenge before election
Texas House candidate Ericka Lomick's felony conviction history sparks GOP push to block her ballot.
In brief
Texas House candidate Ericka Lomick's felony conviction history sparks GOP push to block her ballot. Democratic Texas House nominee Ericka Lomick faces removal from ballot after Republican Alan Blaylock claims her past felony conviction disqualifies her from office. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Ericka Lomick suspends campaign
Democratic nominee Ericka Lomick suspended her campaign weeks before Election Day after eligibility questions arose.
Republican opponent challenges eligibility
Republican Alan Blaylock asked state officials to declare Lomick ineligible due to North Carolina felony conviction.
Lomick claims eligibility
Lomick stated she was 'fully qualified to take the office' after being released from felony disabilities.
“fully qualified to take the office to which I was elected”
Legal challenge deadline
Blaylock's lawyers requested Secretary of State Robert Howden respond by noon Monday to certify election results.
Election context
Texas GOP now minority in House after Democrats regained control following last week's election.
What it means
Democratic Texas House nominee Ericka Lomick faces removal from ballot after Republican Alan Blaylock claims her past felony conviction disqualifies her from office.
