SDP extend power base as it defeats Merkel's CDU in Lower Saxony election

Projected results of the Lower Saxony election released a few hours ago 16 Oct - SDP 37.3% up from 32.6% prev - CDU 33.4% - Greens 8.9% - FDP 7.4% Not been covered in Asia session so posting here for info.
SDP extend power base as it defeats Merkel's CDU in Lower Saxony election