Dem candidate gets elected to the House in surprise win — and has a court appearance for car theft next week

Fresh off her surprise win in Tuesday’s midterm election, North Carolina Democrat LaKesha Womack is set to appear in court next week on a felony vehicle theft charge.

Womack, among more than 40 Democrats who turned Republican-held House seats in the blue wave election, beat GOP Rep. Tim Moore in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District– simply weeks after being served the felony summons at a project occasion.

The newly-elected congresswoman’s court look is set up for Nov. 10.

It’s uncertain if the criminal case will postpone Womack from being sworn in to Congress on Jan. 3.

Womack is implicated of stopping working to return a rental cars and truck– valued at about$20,000– in 2019.

A criminal summons was released versus her in January 2020 however was returned unserved the following month, according to the Charlotte Observer

The summons was ultimately served to Womack on Oct. 11, at one of her project occasions in Polk County.

Sentencing standards for the Class H felony the congresswoman-elect is dealing with variety from 4 months to more than 3 years behind bars.

If founded guilty, Womack would not immediately be disqualified from serving in Congress, however her involvement might be restricted.

Legislators sentenced to 2 or more years of jail are anticipated to prevent committee tasks and celebration management positions, according to House guidelines

A two-thirds vote from the capacity would be required to expel a legislator, even if founded guilty of a felony.

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Womack hasn’t provided a direct description about why she’s been implicated of not returning the rental cars and truck.

“Over the previous couple of weeks, claims including me have actually drawn considerable limelights and attack advertisements from Friends of Tim Moore. Prospects for public workplace must be held liable and citizens should have openness,” she stated in a declaration launched last month.

“Throughout this project, I have actually stressed responsibility and price. I think every prospect and chosen authorities must be assessed by constant requirements, including their record of civil service, their choices in workplace, and their responsiveness to individuals they represent,” the declaration continued.

“Accountability, nevertheless, should be grounded in realities, fairness, and due procedure instead of speculation or sensationalism.”

Womack has actually likewise declared she suffered a medical emergency situation that needed her to be hospitalized and has actually stated she was homeless around the time of the supposed criminal offense, without elaborating on how those occasions connect to the rental cars and truck concern, according to the Charlotte Observer.

Womack’s project did not right away react to The Post’s ask for remark.