| Year: | 1880 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency: | Northern West Riding of Yorkshire |
| Turnout: | 81.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Cavendish, Frederick Charles | Liberal | 10818 |
| Wilson, Mathew | Liberal | 10732 |
| Lister, Samuel Cunliffe | Conservative | 7140 |
| Powell, Francis Sharp | Conservative | 7096 |