1885 General Election - Ripon
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Ripon |
| Turnout | 86.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Harker, William | Liberal | 3,985 |
| Wharton, John Lloyd | Conservative | 3,820 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Ripon |
| Turnout | 86.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Harker, William | Liberal | 3,985 |
| Wharton, John Lloyd | Conservative | 3,820 |