US presidential hopeful Obama wins in Guam primary

Hagatna: Democrat Barack Obama beat rival Hillary Clinton by seven votes in Guam's nominating contest on Sunday, officials said.

A record number or residents voted in the primary, giving Obama 2,264 votes and 2,257 for Clinton. In the last primary in 2004, only 1,500 people participated.

"Clearly, both of them are quite popular and we should celebrate that," said Josh Tenorio, Obama's campaign manager. "It's a good day for Guam."

The victory for Obama adds to his lead over Clinton but still leaves him short of being able to clinch the nomination to run against Republican John McCain in the November election.

The next major contests for the Democratic nomination are on May 6 in North Carolina and Indiana. The two states have a combined 187 delegates at stake.