🗳️ East Lothian Elections Betting Guide

Welcome to East Lothian'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 East Lothian Constituency betting and general election betting..

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Current Betting Odds

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

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East Lothian Constituency Information

East Lothian, soon to be renamed Lothian East in 2024, is a Scottish constituency that selects one Member of Parliament (MP) for the UK Parliament. The voting method used is first past the post. Currently, the seat is held by Kenny MacAskill of the Alba Party, who took over in the 2019 general election by winning against former Labour MP Martin Whitfield with a majority of 3,886 votes.

The area of the constituency includes small towns to the east of Edinburgh such as Haddington and Dunbar, as well as rural areas towards the Lammermuir Hills. The health and wealth levels of the residents are on par with the UK average.

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Created for the 1983 general election, East Lothian was initially a Labour stronghold until the SNP's victory in 2015. Subsequent representatives included George Kerevan of the SNP, Martin Whitfield of Labour, and Kenny MacAskill, originally elected as an SNP candidate, then defecting to the Alba Party in 2021.

In the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, the majority of East Lothian voters, at 61.72%, preferred to maintain Scotland's place in the United Kingdom.

General Election Betting

The East Lothian seat was created in 1983. The seat was created from the previous Berwick and East Lothian, Edinburgh East and Midlothian seats.

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2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

• The SNP gained the seat from Labour after Kenny MacAskill earned 36.2% of the vote
• MacAskill would pick up 21,156 votes and by comparison Labour's Martin Whitfield would collect 17,270.
• This meant a majority of 3,886 votes and a difference of 6.6% in percentage terms.
• The SNP saw their vote share go up by 5.6% while Labour's saw theirs go down by 6.6%
• The seat was keenly contested by three parties and the Conservatives would finish third, with Craig Hoy earning 15,523 votes
• The turnout for the seat was 71.7% - up 1.1% on 2017

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 3,886 from the 58,513 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 6.6%, making East Lothian the 566th safest seat in the 2019 General Election.

Voter turnout for the East Lothian seat was at 71.7%. This figure was up 3.6% on the region as a whole and up 1.1% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was up 3.4% when compared to the average turnout for 2019.

By Election Betting and Wards

East Lothian By Elections Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

• Dunbar and East Linton
• Haddington and Lammermuir
• Musselburgh
• North Berwick Coastal
• Preston, Seton and Gosford
• Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry
  
  
  
  
  

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.