The loss was attributed to a defamation suit that Taft lost during the middle of the campaign .
In his second attempt in 2017 , he was elected over Gerry Taft in what was considered somewhat of an upset .
The loss was attributed to a defamation suit that Gerry Taft lost during the middle of the campaign .
In his second attempt in 2017 , he was elected over Gerry Taft in what was considered somewhat of an upset .