Beating the political system Two neophytes upstage veterans in N J
In New Jersey Jeffrey Bell 34 a Reagan strategist defeats 33-year senator Clifford Case by about 4000 votes amid heavy national fundraising. Bill Bradley 34 a Knicks alum wins the Democratic nomination over Richard Leone and Alexander Menza. In Santa Monica Carey Peck 26 wins the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat with 25 percent of votes counted.
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Two New Mexico political vets win decisive gubernatorial primaries
In Albuquerque and around New Mexico, veteran Democrat Brice King and Republican Skeene Skeen scored clear primary victories. King, governor 1971 to 1974, defeated Robert E. Ferguson by over 26,000 votes while Skeen beat Philip Grant Jr. by more than 27,000. Domenici faces Anaya for a second term. Mondragon wins the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination.
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Baucus Wins Democratic Nomination in Montana Senate Race
In Helena, Sen. Paul Hatfield loses the Democratic nomination to Rep. Max Baucus, who secured 64,176 votes to 19,935 with 765 of 982 precincts reported. Larry Williams leads GOP contenders for the nomination, totaling 23,450 to 12,228 for Bill Osborne, amid a low-key campaign in a tight statewide contest.
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Pressler and Barnett vie for Abourezk seat in SD
In Pierre GOP Rep. Larry Pressler defeats Ron Williamson for the Senate nomination while former Rapid City Mayor Don Barnett prevails over Ken Stofferahn. Democratic contenders Roger McKellips faces William Janklow, and Tom Daschle leads to challenge Leo Thorsness for the first district seat. James Abdner is unopposed for the second district nomination, with Bob Samuelson contesting.
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Mississippi runoff set for Senate race
In Mississippi the Democratic runoff pits Mau rice Dantin against Gov. Cliff Finch after a seven man primary. With 2,242 precincts in, Dantin 27 percent and Finch 26 percent. Republican Thad Cochran won the GOP nod, and incumbents Bowen Montgomery Whitten secured renomination for November.
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