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1919 Oxford University by-election

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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]

By-Election 19–24 March 1919: Oxford University
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Coalition Conservative Prof. Charles Oman 2,613 52.52 N/A
Liberal Prof. Gilbert Murray 1,330 26.73 N/A
Independent J.A.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

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