1885 General Election - Chelmsford
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Chelmsford |
| Turnout | 79.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Beadel, William James | Conservative | 4,321 |
| Martin, Richard Biddulph | Liberal | 3,079 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Chelmsford |
| Turnout | 79.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Beadel, William James | Conservative | 4,321 |
| Martin, Richard Biddulph | Liberal | 3,079 |