Erica Romick, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 93, won the election with 50.5% of votes versus Republican Alan Blaylock's 49.5%, despite suspended campaign. Romick has a 2011 felony conviction in North Carolina for mortgage fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, raising questions about her eligibility under Texas law.
Where
Fort Worth, Tarrant County (District 93 includes northeast Fort Worth, Blue Mound, Saginaw, and Haslet)
Erica RomickDemocratic candidate for Texas House District 93
Alan BlaylockRepublican candidate for Texas House District 93
Lane TelfordExecutive director of the Texas Democratic Party
Ruben GarciaTexas attorney
The facts
Romick secured 50.5% of votes, Blaylock 49.5%, a margin of 810 votes.2
Romick was convicted in 2011 in North Carolina of mortgage fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.2
Romick was originally sentenced to 63 months in prison.2
Romick suspended her campaign before election day.2
Her name remained on the ballot because the deadline for removing it had passed.2
Texas law generally prohibits individuals convicted of felonies from holding public office unless pardoned or disqualifications lifted.2
Legal reviews regarding Romick's eligibility are underway with Tarrant County and Texas Democratic Party officials.2
Who said what
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Alan Blaylock Voters deserve election where qualified candidates compete fairly; opponent is convicted felon.2
Lane Telford Legal advisory teams working to accurately interpret law and find best solution for voters.2
Ruben Garcia Texas law clearly states individuals convicted of felonies cannot hold office unless pardoned.2
Local observers Some voters may have been unaware of Romick's withdrawal or voted along party lines.2
Where the sources disagree
Whether Romick's name should have been on ballot and whether votes count Texas election law allows votes cast for candidate whose name remains on ballot to be counted as valid regardless of candidate status [2]; Blaylock signaled potential legal action questioning eligibility [2]
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