1885 General Election - South East Essex
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | South East Essex |
| Turnout | 76.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Makins, William Thomas | Conservative | 3,707 |
| Wills, William Henry | Liberal | 3,500 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | South East Essex |
| Turnout | 76.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Makins, William Thomas | Conservative | 3,707 |
| Wills, William Henry | Liberal | 3,500 |