Both divisions were abolished by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 for the 1885 general election, when they were replaced by four new single-seat constituencies: Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Rushcliffe.
Pelham-Clinton was appointed Commissioners of Woods, Forests, Land Revenues, Works and Buildings, requiring a by-election.
Pelham-Clinton was appointed Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, requiring a by-election.
Rolleston resigned by accepting the office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds, causing a by-election.
Pierrepont succeeded to the peerage, becoming Earl Manvers and causing a by-election.