Clay Aiken’s Primary Challenger Dies

Tuesday, 13 May 2014 | by Pat's Picks

With results still be counted, the North Carolina businessman locked in a primary challenge with former American Idol finalist Clay Aiken died suddenly yesterday. 71-year-old Keith Crisco died after falling at his home, according to the Asheboro Courier-Tribune. In a statement, Aiken said, “I am stunned and deeply saddened by Keith Crisco’s death.” Aiken was leading in the race to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers.