By Ewen McRae
Update
Natalie Hutchins will hold onto the seat of Sydenham after a strong swing towards Labor in today’s election.
With more than 27 per cent of votes counted in the seat, Ms Hutchins is enjoying a 3.8 per cent swing towards herself as she holds 70 per cent of first preference votes.
It comes as Labor maintains power in the state, with a swing of votes likely to deliver an increased majority for the next four years.
Earlier:
Incumbent Labor MP Natalie Hutchins holds an early lead in the seat of Sydenham and is well placed to retain her seat.
While counting has been going for a little over an hour, Ms Hutchins has collected 64.29 per cent of first preference votes after counting 858 votes.
It gives Ms Hutchins a strong lead over Liberal candidate Maria Kerr, who has 25.44 per cent of first preference votes early in the night.
More to come
