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Democratic House Candidate Lakesha Womack Served Felony Summons at Campaign Event
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Core Event
In October, Lakesha Womack, the Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District, was served a criminal summons while attending a campaign appearance in Polk County. The summons alleges a felony for failure to return a hired motor vehicle, a charge stemming from a 2019 rental-car dispute. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office delivered the papers, though it did not verify that the service occurred inside the campaign venue.
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Background & Context
The rental-car case was opened in January 2020 after Womack allegedly failed to pay a $55,000 debt related to the vehicle. In 2019 she described experiencing homelessness, an intensive-care hospitalization, and the temporary placement of her son in foster care. She has said she believed the matter was resolved, but the summons indicates it remains active. Weeks before the election, Womack settled a separate $55,000 debt dispute with her former mother-in-law.
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Official Statements & Responses
The sheriff’s office confirmed the issuance of the summons but offered no comment on the timing. Rep. Tim Moore’s campaign characterized the incident as raising “serious questions” and asserted that voters “owe an explanation,” noting that Womack’s court date is scheduled for the week after the election.
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Verbatim Quote
“I didn't post that I was gonna be in Polk County, but they knew exactly what car I was driving. And as soon as I parked, they pulled up behind me and served my papers with my address from 2019. So, y'all hadn't looked for me in the past seven years, but now all of a sudden, you know exactly what car I drive and where I'm going to be,” — Lakesha Womack