A MOOD for a change of government among southern suburbs voters last night helped Labor incumbent Amanda Rishworth secure a stunning result in her seat of Kingston.
A thrilled Ms Rishworth, 38, boosted her already safe electorate on the back of a powerful local campaign that thwarted the popularity of the minor parties. 
Entering last night's election with a 9.7 per cent margin, speculation was rife she could come under pressure from Nick Xenophon's Team.
But with almost 60 per cent of the ballot counted last night, the mother of one had secured more than two-thirds of the primary vote, making her electorate one of Labor's strongest.
The Liberal Party now requires a swing of 17.3 to snatch the seat, which she has held since 2007.
Last night, fears about her election result were extinguished as she celebrated at the Christies Beach Surf Lifesaving club with husband Tim Walker and ecstatic supporters.
Ms Rishworth, of Hallett Cove, last night told the Sunday Mail her "strong campaign" focused on important issues such as having a job, accessing essential services and seeing a doctor.
"I generally really worked hard in my electorate on the issues that are important and that affect people," she said.
She said part of her success was being visible throughout her term as an MP, and not just in the lead up to an election.
" I am not just a person who is seen at election time," Ms Rishworth said. She remained hopeful of the prospect of a Labor government.
Liberal candidate Kelvin Binns, 27, said he had worked "really hard", while NXT candidate Damian Carey, 61, said he believed the community had sought change.
KINGSTON RISHWORTH (ALP) BINNS (LIB) CAREY (NXT)LABOR HOLD