🗳️ Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Elections Betting Guide

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Your ultimate guide on Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Elections: uncover historical outcomes, analyse voting trends, and discover how and where to place your bets for what was one of the closest three-way marginals in 2019 but may have changed now.

🗳️ Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Elections Betting Guide
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Welcome to Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford'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 Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Constituency betting and general election betting..

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Current Betting Odds

Betting odds for the constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford 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 Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford, 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 Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford for trends.

  • 🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford 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 Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford 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

Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford is a constituency in West Yorkshire represented by Labour Party member Yvette Cooper in the UK Parliament since its establishment in 2010. Cooper has served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's governments and as Shadow Home Secretary under Ed Miliband. She also chaired the Home Affairs Select Committee and is currently the Shadow Home Secretary.

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The constituency's boundaries will change following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, resulting in the removal of Normanton. The constituency will be renamed Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley and will contest its first election under this name at the subsequent general election.


The constituency was created due to the Fifth Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, which recommended its formation for the 2010 general election within Wakefield's city district. Due to slower population growth, the commission had to reduce the number of constituencies in the county. This led to the amalgamation of Normanton and Pontefract/Castleford seats, with some wards transferred to neighboring constituencies to ensure the proper electorate size. The constituency name was chosen after several suggestions and public consultation.


General Election Betting

The Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford seat was created in 2010. The seat was created from the previous Pontefract and Castleford and Normanton seats.


2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

  • Labour held the seat after Yvette Cooper earned 37.9% of the vote
  • Cooper would pick up 18,297 votes and by comparison Andrew Lee from the Conservatives would collect 17,021
  • This meant a majority of 1,276 votes and a difference of 2.6% in percentage terms.
  • Although Labour kept hold of their seat, their vote share decreased by 21.6%
  • The seat was keenly contested by three parties and the Brexit Party would finish third, with Ross Houston earning 8,032 votes.
  • The turnout for the seat was 57.1% - down 3.2% on 2017
Candidate Data Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Yvette Cooper Labour Female 18,297 37.90% -21.6
Andrew Lee Conservative Male 17,021 35.30% 5.2
Deneice Florence-Jukes Brexit Party Female 8,032 16.60% 0
Tom Gordon Liberal Democrat Male 3,147 6.50% 5.1
Laura Walker The Yorkshire Party Female 1,762 3.70% 0.7
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Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 1,276 from the 48,259 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 2.6%, making Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford the 616th safest seat in the 2019 General Election.

Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Majority Data
Votes 1,276
Percent 2.60%
Rank (1 = highest %) 616
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Voter turnout for the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford seat was at 57.1%. This figure was down 7.2% on the region as a whole and down 3.2% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 10.2% when compared to the average turnout for 2017.

Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Turnout Data
Constituency 57.10%
Region 64.30%
UK 67.30%
Constituency in 2017 60.30%
Size of electorate 84,527
Valid votes cast 48,259
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By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

  • Airedale and Ferry Fryston
  • Altofts and Whitwood
  • Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
  • Knottingley
  • Normanton
  • Pontefract North
  • Pontefract South
  • Stanley and Outwood East


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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  1. Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.

  2. Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.

  3. Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.

  4. Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.

  5. Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.

  6. 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

OLBG has assembled a crack political betting team to bring you the very best in political betting insight, including our in-house politics betting expert Nigel Skinner and our Data Scientist Dan Tracey.

Nigel Skinner

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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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