New Jersey Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday won his third term in office, fighting off Republican challenger Bob Hugin despite allegations of corruption and bribery.

The Associated Press called the race for Menendez early Tuesday night, when he was ahead of Hugin with 48.67 percent of the vote and 14.28 percent of precincts reporting.

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