| Year: | 1880 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1880 General Election |
| Constituency: | Manchester |
| Turnout: | 49.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Slagg, John | Liberal | 24959 |
| Bright, Jacob | Liberal | 24789 |
| Birley, Hugh | Conservative | 20594 |
| Houldsworth, William Henry | Conservative | 20268 |