| Year: | 1865 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1865 General Election |
| Constituency: | East Sussex |
| Turnout: | 76.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Dodson, John George | Liberal | 2821 |
| Cavendish, Edward | Liberal | 2647 |
| Burrell, Walter Wyndham | Conservative | 2463 |
| Abbot, Reginald Charles Edward | Conservative | 2316 |