1859 General Election - Bridport
| Year | 1859 |
| General election | 1859 General Election |
| Constituency | Bridport |
| Turnout | 79.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Mitchell, Thomas Alexander | Liberal | 334 |
| Hodgson, Kirkman Daniel | Liberal | 290 |
| Bankes, Henry Hyde Nugent | Conservative | 170 |