1886 General Election - South Lanarkshire
| Year | 1886 |
| General election | 1886 General Election |
| Constituency | South Lanarkshire |
| Turnout | 79.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hozier, James Henry Cecil | Conservative | 3,577 |
| Hamilton, John Glencairn Carter | Liberal | 3,559 |