*In the fall of 2010, Jay Townsend ran  against Charles Schumer, Randy Credico and Colia Clark for U.S. Senator. Schumer was re-elected.

Biography

-Owns and runs the Townsend Group, a market research and consulting firm that provides advertising and consulting services to companies and public figures.

-Has worked as a legislative assistant, speechwriter, debate coach, spokesperson, polltaker and media strategist on four presidential campaigns, U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races as well as County Executive, Mayoral, legislative and judicial contests.

-B.S. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University.