Lakesha Womack, a Democratic candidate for the House in North Carolina, has been served a felony summons during her campaign event. The charges stem from a 2019 incident involving a rental car that she claims she only became aware of days before the event. Her opponent's campaign has questioned her qualifications, especially with a court date set shortly after the election. Womack has acknowledged her financial struggles during that time and the impact on her situation.
Key facts
- Lakesha Womack is running for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District.
- She was served a felony summons on October 11 during a campaign event.
- The charges relate to a failure to return a rental car in 2019.
- Womack claims she was unaware of the charges until days before the event.
- If convicted, she could face four to 24 months in prison or community service.
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