1885 General Election - South Antrim
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | South Antrim |
| Turnout | 80.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Ellison-Macartney, William Grey | Irish Conservative | 5,047 |
| Barbour, John Dougherty | Liberal | 3,680 |