"We have been outspent heavily," said one Republican strategist, who called ad spending by Democrats "staggering."

Despite being heavily outspent, he defeated Mark Norris, the only cabinet minister to lose a seat in this election.

However, Obama had heavily outspent Clinton in previous contributions to superdelegates through their political action committees.

Clinton was heavily outspent by Obama in both states.

Perdue won despite being heavily outspent by incumbent Democrat Roy Barnes.

He was heavily outspent by wealthier candidates but relied instead on old-fashioned campaigning.

The female challengers have been heavily outspent by the incumbents.

Instead, the Democratic challengers, despite being heavily outspent by the Republicans, edged out enough victories for their party to recapture the Senate.

Everyone knew that Mr. Ferrer was being heavily outspent, but the detailed reports emphasized the divide.

Moore unexpectedly defeated both without a runoff despite being heavily outspent.