A Republican, he was narrowly defeated in 2008 by Democrat Frank Skartados by some 800 votes. However, he recaptured the seat in 2010, beating Skartados by a wafer thin margin of 15 votes.
In 2008, a Republican was narrowly defeated by Democrat Frank Skartados by 800 votes.  However, he reclaimed his seat in 2010, winning by a mere 15 votes against Skartados.