1885 General Election - West Dorset
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | West Dorset |
| Turnout | 86.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Farquharson, Henry Richard | Conservative | 3,507 |
| Batten, Herbert Carey George | Liberal | 3,366 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | West Dorset |
| Turnout | 86.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Farquharson, Henry Richard | Conservative | 3,507 |
| Batten, Herbert Carey George | Liberal | 3,366 |