Reports: Clay Aiken’s opponent in North Carolina primary found dead in home

http://twitter.com/#!/GigiGraciette/status/465954955036078080

Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken held a very slim lead over challenger Keith Crisco in North Carolina’s 2nd district U.S. House Democratic primary. The race was so close it had yet to be called for either candidate.

Today, Crisco was found dead in his home:

http://twitter.com/#!/JessicaTaylor/status/465950105452150784

From the Asheboro Courier-Tribune:

Asheboro businessman and congressional candidate, Keith Crisco, died suddenly at his home today.

Information is incomplete; however, early information indicates he suffered injuries from a fall around 1 p.m. at his home at 1263 Thayer Drive in Asheboro. He was reported dead at the scene when emergency workers arrived there.

Update:

Aiken responded on both his campaign and personal Twitter accounts:

http://twitter.com/#!/clayaiken/status/465974950575083520

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct the URL of the “very slim lead” link in the first sentence.