2003 University of Oxford Chancellor election

2003 University of Oxford Chancellor election

← 1987 14 and 15 March 2003 2024 →
 
Candidate Chris Patten Lord Bingham of Cornhill Lord Neill of Bladen
Party Conservative Independent Crossbench
Popular vote 4,203 2,483 1,470
Percentage 51.5% 30.4% 18.0%

Chancellor before election

Lord Jenkins of Hillhead

Elected Chancellor

Chris Patten

The 2003 University of Oxford election for the position of Chancellor was called upon the death of the incumbent Chancellor, Roy Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead, on 5 January 2003.