🗳️ Bet on High Peak Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to High Peak'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 High Peak Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on High Peak Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

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

High Peak, a parliamentary constituency in northwest Derbyshire within the Peak District, has been represented by Conservative Robert Largan since 2019. It encompasses Buxton, Glossop, and New Mills. Historically a bellwether, exceptions occurred in the 1974 general elections and 2017.

Robert largan
Richard Townshend, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The constituency boundaries have evolved since 1885, currently matching the Borough of High Peak since 2010. The area, a mix of rural and urban landscapes, has varied political leanings, with tourism playing a significant economic role. The seat, created in 1885, has mostly seen Conservative representation except during three periods, notably flipping in 1966, 1997, and 2017.

High Peak: The Political Chameleon of Derbyshire

Represented by Conservative Robert Largan since 2019, this bellwether constituency is a blend of history, changing boundaries, and diverse political leanings amidst picturesque landscapes. 🏞️⚖️

General Election Betting

The High Peak seat was created from North Derbyshire in 1885. As of 2010, the electorate was measured at 72,178.

By Wereon - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4418034

2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

The Conservatives gained the High Peak seat from Labour with a winning majority of 590 seats
Robert Largan earned 24,844 votes for the Conservatives and Labour's Ruth George could only earn 24,254 by comparison.
When compared to the 2017 General Election, the Conservatives won an additional 0.5% in terms of vote share, whereas Labour's own share was down by 4.9%.
The majority of 590 equated to 1.1% of the total vote. This also meant it was the 14th smallest of the 2019 General Election
The Liberal Democrats would finish third courtesy of David Lomax collecting 2,750 votes.
The turnout for the seat was 72.9% - down 0.6% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Robert Largan	Conservative	Male	24,844	45.90%	0.5
Ruth George	Labour	Female	24,254	44.80%	-4.9
David Lomax	Liberal Democrat	Male	2,750	5.10%	0.1
Alan Graves	Brexit Party	Male	1,177	2.20%	0
Robert Hodgetts-Haley	Green	Male	1,148	2.10%	0

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 590 from the 54,173 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 1.1%, making High Peak the 14th closest run constituency in the 2019 election.

High Peak Majority Data
Votes	590
Percent	1.10%
Rank (1 = highest %)	637

Voter turnout for the High Peak seat was at 72.9%. This figure was up 5.7% on the region as a whole and down 0.6% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was up 5.6% on the average turnout for 2019.

High Peak Turnout Data
Constituency	72.90%
Region	67.20%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	73.50%
Size of electorate	74,265
Valid votes cast	54,173

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Barms
Blackbrook
Burbage
Buxton Central
Chapel East
Chapel West
Corbar
Cote Heath
Dinting
Gamesley
Hadfield North
Hadfield South
Hayfield
Hope Valley
Howard Town
Limestone Peak
New Mills East
New Mills West
Old Glossop
Padfield
Sett
Simmondley
St John's
Stone Bench
Temple
Tintwistle
Whaley Bridge
Whitfield

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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