| Year: | 1859 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1859 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bedfordshire |
| Turnout: | 57.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Gilpin, Richard Thomas | Conservative | 2027 |
| Russell, Francis Charles Hastings | Liberal | 1837 |
| Higgins, William Bartholomew | Liberal | 1583 |