1859 General Election - Blackburn
| Year | 1859 |
| General election | 1859 General Election |
| Constituency | Blackburn |
| Turnout | 66.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hornby, William Henry | Conservative | 832 |
| Pilkington, James | Liberal | 750 |
| Murrough, John Patrick | Liberal | 567 |