🗳️ Bet on Midlothian Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to Midlothian'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 Midlothian Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Midlothian Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

📊🎲 Ready to place a bet on the Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian, 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 Midlothian for trends.
🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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.

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Constituency Information

Midlothian is a Scottish county constituency in the UK Parliament, which elects one MP via first-past-the-post voting. It was established in the 1955 general election, replacing Midlothian and Peeblesshire. A similar constituency was used by the Scottish Parliament until 2011.

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General Election Betting

The Midlothian seat was created in 1955. The seat was created from the previous Midlothian and Peeblesshire seat.

2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

The SNP gained the seat from Labour after Owen Thompson earned 41.5% of the vote
Thompson would pick up 20,033 votes and by comparison Danielle Rowley from Labour would collect 14,328.
This meant a majority of 5,705 votes and a difference of 11.8% in percentage terms.
After gaining the seat, the SNP would see their vote share increase by 7.1%
The seat was keenly contested by three parties and the Conservative would finish third, with Ross Houston earning 10,467 votes.
The turnout for the seat was 68.4% - up 2.1% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Owen Thompson	Scottish National Party	Male	20,033	41.50%	7.1
Danielle Rowley	Labour	Female	14,328	29.70%	-6.6
Rebecca Fraser	Conservative	Female	10,467	21.70%	-3.7
Steve Arrundale	Liberal Democrat	Male	3,393	7.00%	3.2

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 5,705 from the 70,544 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 11.8%, making Midlothian the 475th safest seat in the 2019 General Election.

Midlothian Majority Data
Votes	5,705
Percent	11.80%
Rank (1 = highest %)	475

Voter turnout for the Midlothian seat was at 68.4%. This figure was down 0.3% on the region as a whole and up 2.1% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was up 1.1% when compared to the average turnout for 2017.

Midlothian Turnout Data
Constituency	68.40%
Region	68.10%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	66.30%
Size of electorate	70,544
Valid votes cast	48,221

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Bonnyrigg
Dalkeith
Midlothian East
Midlothian South
Midlothian West
Penicuik
Tweeddale West

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:

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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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