1885 General Election - Belfast South
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Belfast South |
| Turnout | 81.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Johnston, William | Independent Conservative | 3,610 |
| Workman, John | Liberal | 990 |
| Seeds, Robert | Independent Conservative | 871 |