THE time has come for residents to decide - who do they want leading the Murray electorate for the next four years?
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There are 10 candidates all with their hat in the ring for the seat of Murray.
Incumbent Helen Dalton is hoping her track record will see her re-elected, while the NSW Nationals are seeking to snatch the seat back with their candidate Peta Betts.
The two have largely been at loggerheads throughout the campaign, but only one will win the race at the end of the day to lead Murray into the years ahead during what continues to be hard times.
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Most candidates said issues such as better outcomes for regional health, water, education and housing are among their key priorities.
Other contenders, including those from the Greens, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers and the Legalise Cannabis Party have been referred to as "ghost candidates" for their lack of campaigning in the electorate.
Pre-polling has also proven popular in the MIA, with thousands making their decision early ahead of election day.
For those yet to vote, polling booths will open throughout the state from 8am on Saturday, March 25 until 6pm that evening.
Polling booths will have the barbecue burners going with everything from bacon and egg rolls to sausage sandwiches.
Counting will begin when polling booths close and is expected to go until 10.30pm on Saturday but no counting is expected on Sunday.
More election coverage from The Area News can be found here.
Murray candidates as they appear on the ballot:
- Adrian Carle - Legalise Cannabis Party
- Mirsad "Max" Buljubasic - Labor
- Michael Florance - Sustainable Australia Party
- Peta Betts - The Nationals
- Kevin Farrell - Public Education Party
- Desiree Gregory - Shooters, Fishers and Farmers
- Amelia King - The Greens
- Helen Dalton - Independent
- Greg Adamson - Independent
- David Landini - Independent
Where can I vote?
Griffith
- Griffith East Public School
- Griffith Public School
- Griffith North Public School
- Yoogali Public School
- Hanwood Public School
- Lake Wyangan Public School
- Beelbangera Public School
- Griffith Uniting Church on Noorebar Avenue
- Yenda Public School
Darlington Point
Murrumbidgee Council Chambers
Coleambally
Coleambally Central School
Goolgowi
Goolgowi Public School
Hillston
Hillston Central School
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