SA state election 2026: Labor confident but all eyes on One Nation vote as polls close in South Australia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroyMarch 21, 2026 at 08:30 AM
SA state election 2026: Labor confident but all eyes on One Nation vote as polls close in South Australia

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South Australia held its state election on Saturday, with polls closing at 6 PM local time. Premier Peter Malinauskas and the Labor party are projected to win a landslide victory, potentially reducing the Liberal opposition's seats to single digits. A key focus of the election is the performance of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, as the election serves as a test of their growing support base. The outcome of the election will determine the composition of the South Australian parliament and the direction of state government policy for the coming term. The results are being closely watched to gauge the broader political landscape and voter sentiment in South Australia.

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