1886 General Election - Birmingham East
| Year | 1886 |
| General election | 1886 General Election |
| Constituency | Birmingham East |
| Turnout | 62.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Matthews, Henry | Conservative | 3,341 |
| Cook, William Thomas Gustavus | Liberal | 2,552 |
| Year | 1886 |
| General election | 1886 General Election |
| Constituency | Birmingham East |
| Turnout | 62.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Matthews, Henry | Conservative | 3,341 |
| Cook, William Thomas Gustavus | Liberal | 2,552 |