Clay Aiken considering run for Congress - Report

Clay Aiken is actively considering a run for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House reports The Washington Blade.

Sources say that Clay has taken initial steps for a run such as consulting with political operatives in Washington, DC.

North Carolina's 2nd congressional district is currently represented by Rep. Renee Ellmers, a Republican, since 2011.

Former North Carolina Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco is expected to announce his candidacy on Monday and Clay would have to defeat him first for the Democratic nomination.

I hope Clay decides to do it. As I said after watching his interview with Arsenio Hall a couple of weeks ago, he should run for public office.

(Blade file photo by Michael Key)

From Washington Blade:

Gay singer and “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken is actively considering a bid to represent North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House, according to two Democratic sources familiar with his plans.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the 35-year-old Raleigh native has taken initial steps for a run, including consulting with political operatives in Washington, D.C., about a bid for the seat.

One Democratic source said Aiken made phone calls to gauge support, talked to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and has met with figures in Raleigh, N.C., about a potential bid. Although it’s unclear when Aiken might formally announce a decision, the source said Aiken is “actively considering” it and “sounding and acting like a candidate.”