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Clinton re-election bid on track Clinton re-election bid on track
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton easily won her Democratic primary in New York, winning the chance to stand for re-election in US mid-term elections.Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton easily won her Democratic primary in New York, winning the chance to stand for re-election in US mid-term elections.
Her win came as nine states held primaries, in which the parties choose candidates for November's elections.Her win came as nine states held primaries, in which the parties choose candidates for November's elections.
In Rhode Island, moderate Republican Lincoln Chafee defeated a conservative challenger in a fight seen as crucial to the fight for control of Congress.In Rhode Island, moderate Republican Lincoln Chafee defeated a conservative challenger in a fight seen as crucial to the fight for control of Congress.
Democrats need a net gain of six seats to win control of the upper chamber.Democrats need a net gain of six seats to win control of the upper chamber.
They need a net gain of 15 seats to control the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are up for grabs. There are also 36 races for governorships across America.They need a net gain of 15 seats to control the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are up for grabs. There are also 36 races for governorships across America.
CONGRESS BALANCE OF POWER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: 435 seats - all to be contested in mid-termsRepublicans hold 231 seats; Democrats 201; one independent; two seats vacantDemocrats need to win net 15 seats to win control of House
SENATE: 100 seats - 33 to be contested in mid-termsRepublicans hold 55 seats; Democrats 44; one independentDemocrats need to win net six seats to win control of Senate Mid-terms 2006: Key states
Former First Lady Mrs Clinton trounced an anti-war candidate by an 83-17% margin for the chance to face Republican John Spencer in the mid-terms.Former First Lady Mrs Clinton trounced an anti-war candidate by an 83-17% margin for the chance to face Republican John Spencer in the mid-terms.
Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer crushed his Democratic rival Tom Suozzi (81-19%) to face Republican John Faso in November, in the race to replace Republican Governor George Pataki.Meanwhile, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer crushed his Democratic rival Tom Suozzi (81-19%) to face Republican John Faso in November, in the race to replace Republican Governor George Pataki.
In another closely watched primary, Mr Chafee beat challenger Steve Laffey to square off against Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse in November.In another closely watched primary, Mr Chafee beat challenger Steve Laffey to square off against Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse in November.
Republicans backed Mr Chafee despite his frequent opposition to President Bush's policies, because he was considered the best choice to keep Rhode Island in Republican hands.Republicans backed Mr Chafee despite his frequent opposition to President Bush's policies, because he was considered the best choice to keep Rhode Island in Republican hands.
In the US capital Washington DC, city councillor Adrian Fenty won the Democratic primary for mayor.In the US capital Washington DC, city councillor Adrian Fenty won the Democratic primary for mayor.
Mr Fenty is favourite to replace Mayor Anthony Williams in a city that leans heavily to the Democratic party.Mr Fenty is favourite to replace Mayor Anthony Williams in a city that leans heavily to the Democratic party.
Tuesday's other primaries were held in Arizona, Minnesota, Maryland, Wisconsin, Delaware and New Hampshire.Tuesday's other primaries were held in Arizona, Minnesota, Maryland, Wisconsin, Delaware and New Hampshire.