Bryan Townsend - From Political Novice to Overthrowing Senate Leader

Elected Officials of America: Underdog Stories by James Spadola

Dec 27, 201744:30Government & Organizations

State Senator D-Bryan Townsend was a political newcomer when he pulled off a gigantic upset in 2012 and beat Senate President Pro Tem Tony Deluca in a Democratic primary. Hear about some of the resistance he faced runnin...

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