1880 General Election - Durham
| Year | 1880 |
| General election | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency | Durham |
| Turnout | 73.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Thompson, Thomas Charles | Liberal | 1,237 |
| Herschell, Farrer | Liberal | 1,152 |
| Wharton, John Lloyd | Conservative | 1,058 |