INDEPENDENT Helen Dalton is projected to retain the seat of Murray with a sizeable swing towards her, as Labor is swept to power in NSW.

The incumbent Mrs Dalton was returned to parliament by voters over nine other candidates, including Edward River mayor and Nationals candidate Peta Betts.

As of Saturday night, 48.3 per cent of the vote in Murray had been counted and Mrs Dalton had a 12.6 per c...