NSW Coalition down but not out as poll shows hung parliament a strong possibility

A drop in popularity for the Coalition and Labor suggests a tight race in NSW election - and that independents could still play a key role

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Nearly six months out from the next New South Wales election, a new poll shows there is little separating the major parties, with a hung parliament a distinct possibility.

The latest Guardian Essential poll of 661 voters showed 36.4% would put the Coalition first on their ballot if an election were held in the state tomorrow, while 32% would choose Labor.

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