Clay Aiken's opponent in the North Carolina primary election,entrepreneur Keth Crisco, died from an "accidental fall at his home", Monday may12th in Asheboro North Carolina,according to a statement from his family. Keth Crisco , age 71, had fallen behind the former "American Idol" singer Clay Aiken by fewer that 400 votes in the North Carolina primary election.
In this too close to call Democratic primary, Democrats have stated that if enough new votes turn up to make Crisco the winner that local Democrats will select a new nominee, if not Clay will be the nominee. Clay may have it anyway because according to sources close to Mr.Crisco,he was planning to concede to Aiken in the next couple days..