1885 General Election - Holderness
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Holderness |
| Turnout | 84.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Bethell, George Richard | Conservative | 4,166 |
| Smith, Gerard | Liberal | 3,537 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Holderness |
| Turnout | 84.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Bethell, George Richard | Conservative | 4,166 |
| Smith, Gerard | Liberal | 3,537 |