1885 General Election - South Lanarkshire
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | South Lanarkshire |
| Turnout | 87.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hamilton, John Glencairn Carter | Liberal | 4,583 |
| Hozier, James Henry Cecil | Conservative | 3,245 |