LaKesha Womack was elected to Congress on Tuesday by voters in North Carolina, defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Moore.
In exactly one week from Tuesday, Womack is set to be in court to answer a felony car theft charge, but having that shadow hanging over the Democrat apparently did not sway many voters.
Womack is accused of failing to return a rental car in 2019, according to the Charlotte Observer. The newspaper reported that a criminal summons was issued against Womack in January 2020 but was returned unserved the following month. In mid-October, some six years later, Womack was inexplicably served at one of her campaign events.
YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP! 🚨
A newly elected Democrat just flipped a House seat in NC… and is due in court NEXT WEEK facing FELONY car theft charges!
She literally got served her criminal summons at a campaign event.
The Democrat party in 2026 is an absolute circus. Unbelievable! https://t.co/2M5UVW5Zdb— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) November 6, 2026
And talk about an improbable win, Womack reportedly raised just $59,000 compared to $2.1 million for Moore, who carried the district by 16 points in 2024.
NEW:
The AP projects (D) LaKesha Womack defeats (R) Rep. Tim Moore in a huge upset.
Womack raised $59,000 in her campaign compared to Moore who raised $2.1 million.
Moore won the seat by 16 points in 24′. #NC14 #ncpol
I talked to Womack a little while ago… https://t.co/gnxA9feLfU
— Reuben Jones (@ReubenJones1) November 5, 2026
If convicted, the Congresswoman-elect could face a sentence anywhere from four months to more than three years in jail.
Sadly, that would not automatically disqualify her from serving in Congress, according to the New York Post.
“Lawmakers sentenced to two or more years of prison are expected to avoid committee assignments and party leadership positions, according to House rules. A two-thirds vote from the full House would be needed to expel a lawmaker, even if convicted of a felony,” the newspaper reported.
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
Apparently, stealing cars is no longer a disqualifier for a political career. In today’s Democratic Party, it might even count as relevant experience.
— Grumthor (@Grumthor) November 6, 2026
Democrats would vote for Adolf Hitler if he had the (D) behind his name. It’s that simple.
— Ken (@BeerGeek40) November 6, 2026
See democrats never pay for their crimes, they just get elected, again and again
— KAG3-CO (@Kag3C) November 6, 2026
LaKesha Womack flipped NC-14 with a felony summons for an unreturned rental still pending and court next week.
Voters hired her. The court date stays on the calendar.— Pardon My French (@Maeglin931) November 6, 2026
Its not even subtle anymore. Theyre brute forcing it through massive voter fraud.
— Mech Pilot (@riseupmerc) November 6, 2026
When the Muslims successfully get control of the Democrat Party they will chop off her arm.
— “Elections” Have Consequences (@PaulGaier1) November 6, 2026
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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