| Year: | 1874 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1874 General Election |
| Constituency: | East Cumberland |
| Turnout: | 56.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Howard, Charles Wentworth George | Liberal | 2943 |
| Hodgson, William Nicholson | Conservative | 2629 |
| Musgrave, Richard Courtenay | Conservative | 2622 |