Democrat Ericka Lomick announced Monday that she is suspending her campaign for Texas House District 93, a move that effectively clears the path for Republican Alan Blaylock to win the November election. The decision comes after a political action committee supporting Blaylock raised questions regarding her eligibility as a candidate.
The Protect and Serve Texas PAC released records last week showing that Lomick was indicted and pleaded guilty to three federal felonies: mortgage fraud conspiracy, bank fraud related to a mortgage fraud scheme, and money laundering conspiracy. The group also accused her of having unpaid taxes and making deceptive statements.
Lomick did not confirm or deny the specific accusations in her statement. Instead, she stated that she wanted to allow voters in HD 93 to elect someone who can serve without the burden of defending against attacks that might derail district business.
"After careful consideration, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for House District 93," Lomick said. "Although this was not an easy decision, I am convinced that it was the right one for the people of HD 93."
Allison Campolo, chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party, confirmed via text message that Lomick had notified the party of her plan to suspend the campaign. The party is currently assessing the situation and declined to offer further comment beyond deferring to Lomick's statement.
With Lomick out of the race, Blaylock faces no major opposition in the general election. The 57-year-old former Fort Worth City Council member won the Republican nomination after his primary opponent dropped out in March. Blaylock, who is retired from a tech career, has listed property tax relief, public education funding, and community safety as key priorities.
"Our campaign continues forward with an unwavering focus on lowering the cost of living, providing real, permanent property tax relief, strong schools and safe neighborhoods," Blaylock said via text message. He previously told the Fort Worth Report that he seeks the office because everyday Texas families are being left behind by a state government prioritizing partisan bickering over practical problem-solving.
