1885 General Election - Westhoughton
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Westhoughton |
| Turnout | 91.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hardcastle, Frank | Conservative | 6,011 |
| Cross, Edward | Liberal | 3,741 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Westhoughton |
| Turnout | 91.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hardcastle, Frank | Conservative | 6,011 |
| Cross, Edward | Liberal | 3,741 |