1859 General Election - Birmingham
| Year | 1859 |
| General election | 1859 General Election |
| Constituency | Birmingham |
| Turnout | 55.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Scholefield, William | Liberal | 4,425 |
| Bright, John | Liberal | 4,282 |
| Acland, Thomas Dyke | Conservative | 1,544 |