Franks entered the 2001 governor's race following the withdrawal of former Governor Donald DiFrancesco and it is believed this late start cost him the primary as Schundler had a big head start in campaigning and fundraising.
Franks entered the 2001 governor's race reluctantly, following the withdrawal of former Governor Donald DiFrancesco, after having previous announced that he would not be a candidate. It is believed this late start cost him the primary as Schundler had a big head start in campaigning and fundraising.