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U.S. Senate, New York

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
JD, Law, Yale Law School
Elected
2000
Born
October 26, 1947, Chicago, IL, United States
Residence
Chappaqua, NY
Religion
Methodist
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$48,760,084 $33,286,004 $15,756,426
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Republican Candidate

John Spencer

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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$4,705,648 $4,231,580 $474,065
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New York

New York

Demographic Data (2006 Census)
  • Population: 19,306,183
  • Male: 48.4%
  • Female: 51.6%
  • Median Age: 37.4
  • 18 Years and Over: 76.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.1%
  • Employed: 127.1%
  • Median Household Income: $51,384
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 10.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.9%
  • (of those over 25)
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