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Didier, Newhouse in close congressional race. DelBene wins her second term.
Tea Party candidate Clint Didier trails but he remains within striking distance of winning the Central Washington race.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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