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US election 2016: Clinton cements lead with New Jersey win | |
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Hillary Clinton is projected to win the New Jersey Democratic primary, cementing her hold on the presidential nomination. | |
The AP news agency reported on Monday that Mrs Clinton had enough delegates to qualify as the Democratic nominee. | |
Six states are voting in primaries on Tuesday but the race in California will count the most. | |
Her rival Bernie Sanders is hoping for a win in the state, where polls show the race is close. | |
He aims to sway super delegates to support him instead of Mrs Clinton, but commentators say the Vermont Senator is unlikely to succeed. |