1859 General Election - Plymouth
| Year | 1859 |
| General election | 1859 General Election |
| Constituency | Plymouth |
| Turnout | 59.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Edgcumbe, William Henry | Conservative | 1,153 |
| Collier, Robert Porrett | Liberal | 1,086 |
| White, James | Liberal | 964 |