1937 Oxford University by-election

The 1937 Oxford University by-election was held on 27 February 1937. The by-election was held due to the appointment as provost of Eton College of the incumbent Conservative MP, Lord Hugh Cecil. It was won by the Independent candidate Arthur Salter.[1]

By-Election 23–27 February 1937: Oxford University
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Arthur Salter 7,580 50.18 N/A
Conservative Farquhar Buzzard 3,917 25.93 −34.22
Ind. Conservative Frederick Lindemann 3,608 23.89 New
Majority 3,663 24.25 N/A
Turnout 15,105 62.68 N/A
Registered electors 24,021
Independent gain from Conservative Swing

References

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "O"


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