🗳️ Bet on Sheffield, Hallam Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to Sheffield, Hallam'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 Sheffield, Hallam Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Sheffield, Hallam Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

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

Olivia Blake of the Labour Party has represented Sheffield Hallam in the UK's House of Commons since 2019. The constituency, known for its affluence and educational attainment, previously elected Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats, who served as Deputy Prime Minister.

Olivia Blake
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Historically, Sheffield Hallam has predominantly been a Conservative stronghold until the Labour Party's victory in 2017. It is South Yorkshire's wealthiest constituency, with a significant portion of high earners and professionals. Over 60% of its residents hold a degree, making it one of the highest in the UK.

From Robin Hood to Red Roses: Sheffield Hallam's Political Transformation 🌹🏹🇬🇧

🌹 Olivia Blake keeps Sheffield, Hallam red since 2019! 🏹 From Robin Hood’s land to a history of conservatism, it’s now a Labour stronghold. Rich in education 🎓, wealth 💷, and history 🏰.

The area, which includes parts of Sheffield and is largely rural with low unemployment, had always returned Conservative MPs until the Liberal Democrats' breakthrough in 1997. Jared O'Mara captured the seat for Labour in 2017, marking its first Labour MP, but faced controversies leading to his resignation. The 2019 election saw Labour retain the seat with Olivia Blake's win, highlighting the constituency's evolving political landscape amidst its rich heritage, including ties to the Robin Hood legend in Loxley.

General Election Betting

The Sheffield, Hallam seat was created from Sheffield in 1885. The population of the constituency currently stands at 84,912.

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2019 Election Results

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

Voting Data

With a majority of 712 seats, Labour managed to hold on to the Sheffield, Hallam seat.
Olivia Blake's winning share of the vote for Labour was 34.6%, 1.2% more than the Liberal Democrats in second.
The Liberal Democrats' Laura Gordon earned a 33.4% share of the vote - down 1.3% but it was not enough to capitalise on the 3.7% decrease that Labour suffered in 2019.
The Conservatives finished third in Sheffield, Hallam as Ian Walker earned 14,696 votes. Up 2.1% for the party when compared to the previous election
The majority of 628 equated to 1.3% of the total vote. This also meant it was the 17th smallest of the 2019 General Election
The turnout for the seat was 78.2% - up 0.6% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Olivia Blake	Labour	Female	19,709	34.60%	-3.7
Laura Gordon	Liberal Democrat	Female	18,997	33.40%	-1.3
Ian Walker	Conservative	Male	14,696	25.80%	2.1
Natalie Thomas	Green	Female	1,630	2.90%	1.4
Terence McHale	Brexit Party	Male	1,562	2.70%	0
Michael Virgo	UK Independence Party	Male	168	0.30%	-1.3
Liz Aspden	Independent	Female	123	0.20%	0

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 712 from the 56,885 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 1.3%, making Sheffield, Hallam the 17th closest run constituency in the 2019 election.

Sheffield, Hallam Majority Data
Votes	712
Percent	1.30%
Rank (1 = highest %)	634

Voter turnout for the Sheffield, Hallam seat was at 78.2%. This figure was up 13.9% on the region as a whole and up 0.6% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was up 10.9% on the average turnout for 2019

Sheffield, Hallam Turnout Data
Constituency	78.20%
Region	64.30%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	77.60%
Size of electorate	72,763
Valid votes cast	56,885

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Beauchief and Greenhill
Crookes and Crosspool
Dore and Totley
Ecclesall
Fulwood
Stannington

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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