1885 General Election - Nottingham West
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Nottingham West |
| Turnout | 74.1% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Seely, Charles | Liberal | 6,669 |
| Cope, Edward | Conservative | 3,797 |
| Burns, John Elliot | Social Democratic Federation | 598 |