🗳️ Bet on Liverpool, Walton Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to Liverpool, Walton's electoral battleground from a betting perspective. Whether you have used a betting site to place bets on political markets before or not, you'll gain invaluable insights into past general election results, voter turnout, and betting options. Discover how to leverage this information at top political betting sites to make informed decisions on Liverpool, Walton Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Liverpool, Walton Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

📊🎲 Ready to place a bet on the Liverpool, Walton Elections? Dive into our guide for all you need to know about previous results and where to bet!

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Current Betting Odds

Betting odds for the constituency of Liverpool, Walton may not always be available, but as and when a market is active the odds will be displayed below.

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Things to Consider

When betting on local elections in Liverpool, Walton, consider the political climate, candidate popularity, historical voting patterns, local issues, and recent polls. Understanding these factors can provide insights into potential outcomes, guiding more informed betting decisions.

👤 Candidate Profiles: Research the backgrounds, policies, and popularity of the candidates.
📊 Historical Voting Patterns: Analyze past election results in Liverpool, Walton for trends.
🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Liverpool, Walton residents.
📈 Polling Data: Look at the latest polls for insights into potential outcomes.
🌍 Political Climate: Consider the national and local political environment.
📢 Campaign Strategies: Evaluate the effectiveness of candidates' campaign strategies.
👥 Voter Turnout: Consider how Liverpool, Walton turnout could impact the election results.
💸 Bookmakers' Odds: Compare odds from different political betting sites for value.
💬 Social Media Sentiment: Gauge public opinion and sentiment towards candidates on social media.
🤝 Endorsements: Note any significant endorsements or support from influential figures or organizations.
🎤 Debates and Public Appearances: Assess candidates' performances in debates and public appearances.
📜 Election Regulations: Be aware of any changes to election laws or voting procedures that could affect the outcome.

Constituency Information

Dan Carden of the Labour Party has represented Liverpool Walton in the UK Parliament since 2017, having won 85.7% of the vote in June 2017 - the highest in the country.

The seat, established in 1885, has been a Labour stronghold since 1964, making it the party's safest with consistent victories over 70% since 1992.

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Historically a competitive area, Labour's dominance solidified during the 1980s, with the Conservative party's influence waning. Prominent Labour figures like Eric Heffer and Peter Kilfoyle have previously held the seat. Liverpool Walton notably displayed the largest Labour majority in 2010 and 2015, with Steve Rotheram achieving the highest vote share in the latter since 1997. In 2015, it was the only English constituency where a Conservative candidate lost their deposit. Rotheram transitioned to Mayor of Liverpool City Region in 2017, leading to Carden's election with the nation's highest Labour vote share.

🔥 Labour's Unshakeable Fortress: Dan Carden's Historic Victory in Liverpool Walton 🌹🏰

🚩🗳️ Dan Carden dominates as Liverpool Walton's MP since 2017, clinching 85.7% of votes - the highest in the UK! A Labour bastion since 1964 🌹, the seat showcases unwavering support, making history with major victories 🥇.

General Election Betting

The Liverpool, Walton seat was created in 1885 from the previous Liverpool seat. The constituency is one of five covering the city of Liverpool and covers the north-centre of the city

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2019 Election Results

Explore the pivotal data and highlights from Liverpool, Walton's 2019 General Election, revealing voter trends and key outcomes that shaped the constituency.

Voting Data

Labour held on to the seat after Dan Carden earned 84.7% of the vote
In doing so, it meant that Liverpool, Walton was Labour's safest seat in the 2019 General Election
Carden would pick up a majority of 39,942 with the Conservatives trailing way behind in second with just 4,018 votes by comparison.
Labour's 84.7% vote share was down 1% on the previous election. The Conservatives saw a 1.3% increase but it meant little in the grand scheme of things
The Green Party would finish third, with Ted Grant earning 2.0% of the total vote.
The turnout for the seat was 65.1% - down 2.2% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Dan Carden	Labour	Male	34,538	84.70%	-1
Alex Phillips	Conservative	Male	4,018	9.90%	1.3
Ted Grant	Green	Male	814	2.00%	0.8
David Newman	Liberal Democrat	Male	756	1.90%	0.3
Billy Lake	Liberal	Male	660	1.60%	0

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 30,520 from the 40,786 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 74.8%, making Liverpool, Walton the safest seat in the 2019 election.

Liverpool, Walton Majority Data
Votes	30,520
Percent	74.80%
Rank (1 = highest %)	1

Voter turnout for the Liverpool, Walton seat was at 65.1%. This figure was down 0.5% on the region as a whole and down 2.2% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 2.2% when compared to the average turnout for 2019

Liverpool, Walton Turnout Data
Constituency	65.10%
Region	65.60%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	67.30%
Size of electorate	62,628
Valid votes cast	40,786

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Anfield
City Centre North
Clubmoor East
Clubmoor West
County
Everton East
Everton North
Everton West
Fazakerley East
Fazakerley North
Fazakerley West
Norris Green
Orrell Park
Tuebrook Breckside Park
Tuebrook Larkhill
Vauxhall
Walton

How To Bet

Betting on local constituency markets during general elections offers a unique way to engage with political events. To navigate this, the best political betting sites such as Smarkets and SBK Sportsbook provide platforms tailored for such activities. Here's a concise guide to placing a bet on these markets:

Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.
Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.
Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.
Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.
Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.
Monitor the Election: Keep an eye on election updates and news that might affect the outcome of your chosen market.

Remember, betting should be done responsibly, and it's important to be informed about the political landscape to make educated decisions.

Editorial Team and Resources

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Data Sources:

A range of data sources were consulted for this article, pertaining to our editorial guide and they include, the Commons Library, Wikipedia and various betting sites.

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