| Year: | 1885 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency: | Petersfield |
| Turnout: | 83.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Palmer, William Waldegrave | Liberal | 3414 |
| Nicholson, William | Liberal-Conservative | 3253 |
| Henty, Douglas | Independent Conservative | 179 |