| Year: | 1868 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1868 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Durham |
| Turnout: | 81.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Pease, Joseph Whitwell | Liberal | 4319 |
| Beaumont, Frederick Edward Blackett | Liberal | 4024 |
| Surtees, Charles Freville | Conservative | 3714 |
| Hamilton-Russell, Gustavus Russell | Conservative | 3206 |