"The results so far are both simple and complex. While the headline is that Peter Malinauskas and Labor brought the hammer down on the Liberal party, there are other storylines."
"The non-major party vote was at a record high of 42%. For context, at the 2006 SA election the non-major party vote was about 19%."
"The Liberal party isn't just uncompetitive in urban centres, it's not even in the conversation. After the last federal election the party holds just nine out of 88 urban electorates."
The Liberal party in South Australia is experiencing a severe decline, with results indicating a significant loss of support. Labor, led by Peter Malinauskas, has decisively defeated the Liberals, who are projected to secure only four to seven seats. One Nation has gained over 20% of the primary vote, surpassing the Liberals. The non-major party vote has reached a record high of 42%, reflecting a broader trend across Australia. The Liberal party's presence in urban areas is diminishing, holding only nine out of 88 urban electorates after the last federal election.
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