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The Runner-Up

Former "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken runs for the United States Congress.

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Nick Leisey
Self - Finance Director
Ellen Zeng
Self - Campaign Manager
Tucker Middleton
Self - Communications Director

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Run, Clay, Run!

Tue, Apr 7, 201544 mins

American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken attempts to become the South's first openly gay Congressman in a run for a North Carolina Congressional seat. In a tough primary, negative campaign ads and an underfunded team test his optimism. Then, on a too-close-to-call election night, a shocking twist propels him to an even tougher battle against the Republican incumbent in the general election.

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