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]

By-Election 23–27 February 1937: Oxford University
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Arthur Salter 7,580 50.18 New
Conservative Farquhar Buzzard 3,91725.93−34.22
Ind. Conservative Frederick Lindemann 3,60823.89New
Majority3,66324.25N/A
Turnout 15,10562.68N/A
Registered electors 24,021
Independent gain from Conservative Swing

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