| Year: | 1880 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency: | North East Lancashire |
| Turnout: | 90.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Cavendish, Spencer Compton | Liberal | 6682 |
| Grafton, Frederick William | Liberal | 6513 |
| Ecroyd, William Farrer | Conservative | 5231 |
| Starkie, John Pierce Chamberlain | Conservative | 5185 |