1874 General Election - Gateshead
| Year | 1874 |
| General election | 1874 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead |
| Turnout | 57.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| James, Walter Henry | Liberal | 4,250 |
| Forster, Richard | Conservative | 1,396 |
| Arbuthnot, William | Independent Liberal | 12 |