Mansnerus, Laura. "In Recount, Madden Defeats Geist in Senate Race", The New York Times, November 19, 2003. Accessed March 14, 2008. "The race was notable for the $4.2 million that Mr. Madden and his two Assembly running mates raised -- more than $200 for each vote they received. The previous spending record for a single legislative candidate was $1.8 million."