South Australians Vote in Tight State Election

0:00It's March 21st and Adelaide. Let's get into the news. South Australia's are boating today in the 2026 state election, with several battleground seats drawing all the attention. These include black, held by labor on a 9.9% margin, Heisen at 1.9% to the Liberals, and Colton with 4.8% to the Liberals. Local issues like algal blooms and coastal areas and urban growth in the hills are front and center, alongside tight races and places like Dunston and Hartley. Earlier this week, former Liberal leader David Spears jumped into black just a month ago, running independently against Labor's Alex Dytin despite his cocaine conviction last year. In Heisen, the Greens are eyeing a win with strong swings from 2022, challenging Liberal Josh Teague. Meanwhile, Colton's race pits Labor's Aria Bulkis, daughter of a party veteran, against Liberal Beck Sutton amid debates over water quality. Voters in these spots are fired up over government handling of crises and candidate scandals,

1:03from independence wearing ankle bracelets in McKillip, to a disindorse MP in Narragah, appealing misuse charges. Retirements in seats like Kovell and Morialta have opened doors, with labor pushing hard on infrastructure promises and Liberals defending slim leads. Boundary changes could tighten Inga Jury to 3.2 percent, while regional hot spots like Flanders face one nation's surges and independence in. Mount Gambier after a frog conviction. Pulling weights are long due to glitches, but turnout remains high as heavy hitters, like the Premier and Prime Minister hit the booth. These contests will likely tip the balance for who forms government, so keep an eye on the counts as they roll in tonight.