1885 General Election - Manchester North West
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Manchester North West |
| Turnout | 86.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Houldsworth, William Henry | Conservative | 5,834 |
| Slagg, John | Liberal | 5,111 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Manchester North West |
| Turnout | 86.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Houldsworth, William Henry | Conservative | 5,834 |
| Slagg, John | Liberal | 5,111 |