1885 General Election - Gateshead
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead |
| Turnout | 66.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| James, Walter Henry | Liberal | 5,756 |
| Bottomley, James Henry | Conservative | 3,024 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead |
| Turnout | 66.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| James, Walter Henry | Liberal | 5,756 |
| Bottomley, James Henry | Conservative | 3,024 |