And with it predicted the Coalition will form a minority government, minority parties like SFF may hold real clout when it comes to passing legislation.
It’s been a nail-biting race in the local seat, but with 34 per cent of votes counted, Mrs Dalton is currently sitting at 39.8 per cent on primary votes, a stunning 21.6 per cent swing against The Nationals.
On a two-party preferred basis, the votes sit at 54.6 per cent for Mrs Dalton and 45.4 per cent for Mr Evans.
ABC has predicted a victory for Mrs Dalton in her third attempt at the seat, with a 21.6 per cent swing towards SFF.
On a two-party preferred basis, they predict 53.9 per cent of votes will go to Mrs Dalton, with Mr Evans securing 46.1 per cent.
A farmer and former teacher from Griffith, Mrs Dalton burst onto the political scene in 2015, running as an independent just five weeks out from the NSW election.
Gaining 18.2 per cent of the primary vote in little more than a month, she back swinging in the 2017 by-election, coming within 3 per cent of stealing the seat from The Nationals for the first time in 33 years.
Having worked in the water space for more than 10 years, Helen is passionate about tackling the water crisis and comes armed with a five-step plan.
More to come.
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