1885 General Election - Petersfield
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Petersfield |
| Turnout | 83.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Palmer, William Waldegrave | Liberal | 3,414 |
| Nicholson, William | Liberal-Conservative | 3,253 |
| Henty, Douglas | Independent Conservative | 179 |