| Year: | 1868 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1868 General Election |
| Constituency: | East Somerset |
| Turnout: | 74.4% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Allen, Ralph Shuttleworth | Conservative | 3887 |
| Bright, Richard | Conservative | 3848 |
| Hayter, Arthur Divett | Liberal | 2704 |
| Pinney, William | Liberal | 2656 |