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Joe Lieberman (I) defeated Ned Lamont (D) and Alan Schlesinger (R), 50% to 40% and 10%, respectively.
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Sen. Joe Lieberman (I)

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Lieberman, who was defeated in the Democratic primary, will appear on the ballot as the nominee of the "Connecticut for Lieberman" party; Seeking fourth term.

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About The Candidate
- Born: Feb. 24, 1942; Stamford, Conn.
- Family: Married (Hadassah); four children
- Education: Yale University, LL.B., 1967; B.A., 1964
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1967-70, 1980-82
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1982-88; state Senate, 1970-80 (majority leader, 1974-80)
Ned Lamont (D)

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Lamont, a businessman, was nominated with 52% in a two-way primary.

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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 3, 1954; Washington, D.C.
- Family: Married (Annie); three children
- Education: Yale University, M.P.P.M., 1980; Harvard College, B.A., 1976
- Professional Career: President/founder, Lamont Digital Systems, 1984-present; project director, Cablevision, 1980-84
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation, 1989-95; Greenwich selectman, 1987-89
Alan Schlesinger (R)

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Schlesinger, a former state representative, was unopposed in the Republican primary.

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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 4, 1958; New Haven, Conn.
- Family: Single
- Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., 1987; University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1979
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1995-present
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Derby mayor, 1994-98; state House, 1981-93; Orange selectman, 1979-81
Previous Election Results

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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Joe Lieberman (D)
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828,902
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63%
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$3,786,665
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Phil Giordano (R)
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448,077
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34%
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$1,080,020
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Other
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34,282
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3%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Joe Lieberman (D)
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unopposed
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Joe Lieberman (D)
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723,842
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67%
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$4,017,520
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Jerry Labriola (R)
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334,833
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31%
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$166,064
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Other
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20,989
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2%
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