Dalton retains Murray in convincing win

“Winning the election is just the start.”

Those were the words of re-elected Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton.

“I have four years of hard work ahead and I am determined to make every minute count.”

Mrs Dalton polled strongly with almost 50 per cent of the vote when she stood against nine contestants in the NSW State Election last Saturday.

At the time of going to press, Mrs Dalton was leading comfortably with 13,329 votes.

In second place is Peta Betts for The Nationals, with 7247 votes.

Mrs Dalton said she wouldn’t have been successful without the help of a large team right across the electorate, including a large group of dedicated volunteers.

“From my family to the team in the office – the people who have put up core flutes, volunteered at pre poll or on election day, sent in messages of support and encouraged me through not just this election but over the last four years, I couldn’t have done it without you, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she added.

“In an electorate larger than Scotland, the geographical distance makes it difficult to get around.

“It takes commitment and dedication to be the MP for Murray and my campaign focus was just to get out to as many towns and events as I possibly could; to listen to the people and learn the issues, so I can continue to deliver for Murray.”

In a changing government (to Labor), Mrs Dalton said she will be looking to building on the momentum of the last four years.

“I will be focusing on water, health, education, housing and connectivity, all the issues dear to Murray constituents.”

“In the short term, I will be focusing on Labor’s election promises including the demerger of Murrumbidgee Regional High School, demerger from Murrumbidgee Local Health and funding for a $2 million MND study.

“Buybacks will be at the top of the agenda and I will be asking NSW to support Victoria in their call for no more federal buybacks.”

Mrs Dalton said it will be a busy term but she is committed and ready to keep Murray moving.

Labor candidate, Max Buljubasic received 2387 votes.

Ther results as at Tuesday: SFF 1481, Legalise Cannabis Party 1088, David Landini (Independent) 818, The Greens 485, Public Education Party 256, Sustainable Australia Party 244 and Greg Adamson (Independent) 175.

Labor leader Chris Minns is the next Premier, defeating the Coalition in an election thrashing on Saturday night.

Labor leads the State of New South Wales again for the first time in 12 years.

Helen Dalton retains the seat of Murray after recent State Elections.