1874 General Election - South Essex
| Year | 1874 |
| General election | 1874 General Election |
| Constituency | South Essex |
| Turnout | 72.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Baring, Thomas Charles | Conservative | 3,646 |
| Makins, William Thomas | Conservative | 3,528 |
| Wingfield-Baker, Richard Baker | Liberal | 2,735 |
| Johnston, Andrew | Liberal | 2,728 |