1885 General Election - Manchester North East
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Manchester North East |
| Turnout | 84.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Fergusson, James | Conservative | 4,341 |
| Blennerhassett, Rowland Ponsonby | Liberal | 2,893 |