United Kingdom general election, 1865
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| 1859 election |
| 1865 election |
| 1868 election |
The 1865 UK general election saw the Liberals, led by Lord Palmerston, increase their large majority over the Earl of Derby's Conservatives.
| Party | Votes | Seats | Loss/Gain | Share of Vote (%) |
| Liberal | 508,821 | 369 | + 13 | 59.5 |
| Conservative | 346,035 | 289 | - 9 | 40.5 |