Oxford University by-election, 1919

The 1919 Oxford University by-election was held on 19–24 March 1919 after the incumbent Coalition Conservative MP, Rowland Prothero was created as the first Lord Ernle. It was retained by the Conservative candidate Prof. Charles Oman.[1]

Result

By-Election 19–24 March 1919: Oxford University[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Coalition Conservative Charles William Chadwick Oman 2,613 52.52 N/A
Liberal George Gilbert Aime Murray 1,330 26.73 N/A
Independent J. Athelstan L. Riley 1,032 20.74 N/A
Majority 1,283 25.79 N/A
Turnout 4,975 62.92 N/A
Registered electors 7,907
Coalition Conservative hold Swing N/A

References

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1922


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