Clay Aiken Officially Files for Congress - Video
Clay Aiken declared his intentions to run for Congress several weeks ago. But now, the American Idol Season 2 runner-up has made it official!
Aiken filed papers in Raleigh today to get on the 2014 ballot in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by Republican Renee Ellmers. Photos of the momentous occasion were posted to the singer's official Twitter account. You can also check out video of his subsequent press conference below The News & Observer:
I just filed for Congress. #standwithclay #nc02 pic.twitter.com/iqbzjCmfod— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) February 27, 2014
I am standing with family and teachers who shaped me. Join my campaign via http://t.co/KdnZF7I0Ww #standwithclay pic.twitter.com/DXgWSPVS4X— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) February 27, 2014
I am honored to be joined by my Mom and teachers who shaped MY values as I declare. http://t.co/KdnZF7I0Ww pic.twitter.com/trriZvSIA1
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) February 27, 2014So could we be calling him "Congressman Aiken" in the near future? Would you vote for Clay? Sound off in the comments!