Clay Aiken

Birth Name:

Clay Holmes Grissom

Birth Place:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Always a Bridesmaid: Clay Aiken Loses Congressional Race

Clay Aiken came in second yet again. The American Idol and Celebrity Apprentice runner-up was defeated by incumbent Rep. Renee Ellmers in Tuesday's election, losing his bid to represent North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, The Associated Press reports.

Wed, Nov 5, 2014

Always a Bridesmaid: Clay Aiken Loses Congressional Race

Clay Aiken Wins Democratic Congressional Nomination After Opponent Dies

Former American Idol contestant Clay Aiken has won the Democratic nomination for a Congressional seat in North Carolina, a day after his opponent in the race died suddenly, The Associated Press reports.

Tue, May 13, 2014

Clay Aiken Wins Democratic Congressional Nomination After Opponent Dies

VIDEO: Clay Aiken Officially Announces Run for Congress

Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken officially announced his candidacy for Congress Wednesday. In a video filmed in his childhood home Aiken, 35, shared difficult stories from his past, including an abusive father, and explained how they have inspired him to run for political office. 

Wed, Feb 5, 2014

VIDEO: Clay Aiken Officially Announces Run for Congress

Report: Clay Aiken Considering Run for Congress

Clay Aiken is "actively considering" a run for Congress in North Carolina's 2nd congressional district, according to the Washington Blade. The singer, who would run as a Democrat, has already taken the initial steps, having reportedly consulted with political strategist Betsy Conti, who worked for former Vice President Al Gore, made phone calls to gauge support, and talked to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as figures in Raleigh, N.C.

Fri, Jan 3, 2014