Clinton wins western state of Nevada: US networks

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SANFORD, FL - NOVEMBER 01: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Sanford Civic Center on November 1, 2016 in Sanford, Florida. The presidential general general election is November 8. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP
SANFORD, FL – NOVEMBER 01: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Sanford Civic Center on November 1, 2016 in Sanford, Florida. The presidential general general election is November 8. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrat Hillary Clinton kept alive her hopes of being elected president, winning the western state of Nevada, US networks projected on Tuesday.

Nevada has six Electoral College votes, allowing Clinton to make up a little of her deficit to Republican Donald Trump, who has a substantial lead.

The first candidate to 270 Electoral College votes wins the White House.

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