Brown outspent Valesky by 50%

from today's Syracuse Post-Standard

Dollar lead failed Brown
He took in more than 50 percent more but didn't unseat state Sen. Valesky.
By Alaina Potrikus


State Sen. Dave Valesky and Assemblyman Jeff Brown sank more than $2.5 million into the race for the 49th District Senate seat this fall, according to reports filed with the state Board of Elections Monday.

In the end, Brown, R-Manlius, continued his fundraising lead over Valesky, with total contributions topping $1.6 million, according to Monday's filing. Valesky, D-Oneida, who raised $927,000, won the seat Nov. 7.