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Elections

Australian recount ordered after unopened ballots found in South Australian One Nation seat

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 06:03 · 1 min read

South Australia's electoral commission has ordered a fresh count in the state seat of Narungga (a rural constituency on the Yorke Peninsula) after more than 80 unopened ballot papers were discovered at a Port Pirie early voting centre. One Nation's Chantelle Thomas had been declared the winner of the seat by just 58 votes over Liberal candidate Tania Stock following the 21 March state election and a prior recount. The discovery raises the possibility that the result could change, with the commission set to seek legal advice and refer the matter to the court of disputed returns if the new tally alters the outcome.

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The GuardianMore than 80 unopened ballots found in SA seat won by One Nation prompts recount ↗︎
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