Clay Aiken Loses His Bid for Congress

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The 'American Idol' alum has been defeated by Republican Rep. Renee Ellmers in North Carolina's second District.

Nov 5, 2014

AceShowbiz - Clay Aiken lost his bid for a seat in the House of Representatives on the Democratic ticket in North Carolina second District. According to the Associated Press, Clay was defeated by incumbent Republican Rep. Renee Ellmers on Tuesday evening, November 4.

The site reported that Renee, who was first elected to Congress in the 2010 GOP blowout, was leading the "American Idol" alum and former reality-show star with more than 56 percent of the vote. It was Renee's third term representing North Carolina's second District.

On Tuesday morning, Clay's campaign bus broke down as it left a polling place. According to ABC News affiliate WTVD, authorities had to tow the bus off the road.

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Clay, who was runner-up to Ruben Studdard during season 2 of "American Idol" in 2003, was declared the winner of Democrat's primary back in May after his primary opponent Keith Crisco suddenly passed away following a fall at his house.