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Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated John Spencer (R), 67% to 31%.
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 Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Clinton was nominated with 83% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Oct. 26, 1947; Chicago, Ill.
- Family: Married (Bill); one child
- Education: Yale University, J.D., 1973; Wellesley College, B.A., 1969
- Professional Career: Chairwoman, Pres. Task Force on Health Care Reform, 1993; practicing attorney, 1977-92; assistant professor, University of Arkansas School of Law, 1974-77, 1979-80; council, U.S. House Judiciary Committee, 1974; attorney, Children's Defense Fund, 1973-74
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
John Spencer (R)
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Spencer, a former mayor of Yonkers, was nominated with 60% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Nov. 17, 1946; White Plains, N.Y.
- Family: Married (Kathy); five children
- Education: Westchester County Community College, 1964-66
- Professional Career: Founder, Spencer Consulting Group (substance abuse services), 2003-present; co-founder, Akron Building Services, 1991-95; vice president, Bankers Trust (real estate management), 1984-91; property manager, Cushman & Wakefield, 1977-84
- Military Career: Army, 1966-69 (Vietnam)
- Previous Elective Office: Yonkers Mayor, 1995-2003; Yonkers city council, 1989-95
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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Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-L-WF)
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3,747,310
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55%
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$41,469,898
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Rick Lazio (R-C)
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2,915,730
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43%
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$40,576,273
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Other
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116,799
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2%
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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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Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
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565,353
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82%
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Mark S. McMahon (D)
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124,315
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18%
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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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Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-L)
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2,646,541
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55%
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$6,705,482
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Bernadette Castro (R-C)
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1,988,308
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42%
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$1,581,901
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Other
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155,487
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3%
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