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Establishment Candidates Prevail In New Hampshire Primaries

Democratic candidates backed by the state's political establishment won in races for the state's open 1st congressional district and the primary for governor, beating more progressive challengers.

Updated at 10:52 p.m. ET

Democrats backed by the state's political establishment rolled to victory in New Hampshire's primary Tuesday night, besting more progressive, outsider challengers in both the House and governor's races.

The most closely-watched and crowded race came in the state's open 1st congressional district, where New Hampshire Executive

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