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DECEMBER 13, 2000

The Senate race pitting First Lady Hillary Clinton against Representative Rick Lazio (R-NY) was the most expensive ever, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Lazio spent $39.6 million, the largest ever by a losing candidate. Clinton spent $29 million.

Get FEC data:
LAZIO, RICK A, ID: S0NY00303
CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM, ID: S0NY00188

Get the Story:
Senate race a spending record at $68.6 million (The Albany Times-Union 12/13)

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Relevant Links:
The Federal Election Commission - www.fec.gov