One Nation Makes Waves in SA Election

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome to Cindy News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. One nation is making waves in South Australia's state election, with Deputy Mayor David Patton from the Adelaide Plains looking strong to claim the seat of Non-God Jewry. That's the party's first win in the state, thanks to a solid 22.1% primary vote in the rural area, stretching from Gala River to Claire. These are still being tallyed by the Electoral Commission, but early calls favor him. The party is also in tight races elsewhere, like Naarunga, where makeup artist Shantel Thomas challenges the Liberals, Hammond, with local craft. Distilla Robert Roylands, pushing against labor and the incumbent, and McKillip, where Councillor Jason Virgo grabbed 35.5% against the liberal holder. Labor is bringing in fresh faces with strong ties, such as Arya, Bokas, and Colton, daughter of a former federal heavyweight, Shane Rich in Porton. Adelaide, once campaign manager for a top labor figure, and Lauren's Ben in Infield,

1:05linked to the Premier and a federal minister. Liberals held onto some regional spots, including leader Ashton Heron's comfy win in Schubert, with 49.2% and Jack Batty saved, their lone city seat in Bragg. The Greens saw their vote share rise, securing upper-house spot for Melanie Selwood, and eyeing more with preferences flowing their way. Counts continue in these close contests, setting up potential shifts in the crossbench as one nation eyes history, and others watch preferences play out.