1937 Oxford University by-election
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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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent | Arthur Salter | 7,580 | 50.18 | New | |
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 |
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