1847 General Election - Colchester
| Year | 1847 |
| General election | 1847 General Election |
| Constituency | Colchester |
| Turnout | 71.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Smyth, George Henry | Conservative | 678 |
| Harcastle, Joseph Alfred | Whig | 596 |
| Sanderson, Richard | Conservative | 531 |