🗳️ Bet on Coventry South Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to Coventry South'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 Coventry South Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Coventry South Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

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

Zarah Sultana of the Labour Party has represented Coventry South in the UK House of Commons since 2019.

Zarah Sultana
By Roger Harris - https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4786/Portrait?cropType=ThreeTwo&webVersion=falseGallery: Official portrait for Zarah Sultana - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91690104

The constituency, including Coventry city center and its cathedral, university, and a mix of deprived and middle-class residential areas, has elected Labour candidates since 1964, except during its abolition between 1950-1974 and reformation in 1997. The boundaries will change by the 2025 election, with some wards being swapped with neighbouring constituencies. In 2019, Labour narrowly retained the seat, and there was a notable controversy with the UKIP candidate selection process.

Labour's Stronghold: A Glimpse into Coventry South's Political Landscape

🇬🇧 Coventry South stands as a testament to Labour's strong history since 1964, with Zarah Sultana leading since 2019! Changes are coming by 2025 with new boundaries 🗺️. Labour's narrow victory in 2019 amidst UKIP controversies marked another chapter.

General Election Betting

The Coventry South seat was created from Coventry South West and Coventry South East in 1997.

By Wereon - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4446997

2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

Labour held onto the seat with Zarah Sultana collecting 19,544 votes. Giving her a majority of 401 over the Conservative Party in second.
Representing the Conservatives was Mattie Heaven and although she picked up 42.5% of the vote, her Labour counterpart picked up 43.4%
When compared to the 2017 General Election, Labour's vote share was down 11.7%, whereas the Conservatives were up by 4.4%
The majority of 401 equated to 0.9% of the total vote. This also meant it was the 12th smallest of the 2019 General Election.
The Liberal Democrats would finish third courtesy of Stephen Richmond collecting 3,398 votes.
The turnout for the seat was 63.5% - down 3.0% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Zarah Sultana	Labour	Female	19,544	43.40%	-11.7
Mattie Heaven	Conservative	Female	19,143	42.50%	4.4
Stephen Richmond	Liberal Democrat	Male	3,398	7.50%	4.7
James Crocker	Brexit Party	Male	1,432	3.20%	0
Becky Finlayson	Green	Female	1,092	2.40%	1.1

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 401 from the 45,044 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 0.9%, making Coventry North the 12th closest run constituency in the 2019 election.

Coventry South Majority Data
Votes	401
Percent	0.90%
Rank (1 = highest %)	639

Voter turnout for the Coventry North seat was at 63.5%. This figure was down 1.2% on the region as a whole and down 3.0% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 3.8% on the average turnout for 2019.

Coventry South Turnout Data
Constituency	63.50%
Region	64.70%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	66.50%
Size of electorate	70,979
Valid votes cast	45,044

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Binley and Willenhall
Cheylesmore
Earlsdon
St Michael's
Wainbody
Westwood

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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