1880 General Election - Gateshead
| Year | 1880 |
| General election | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead |
| Turnout | 63.4% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| James, Walter Henry | Liberal | 5,749 |
| Bruce, Gainsford | Conservative | 1,570 |
| Year | 1880 |
| General election | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead |
| Turnout | 63.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| James, Walter Henry | Liberal | 5,749 |
| Bruce, Gainsford | Conservative | 1,570 |