Papal election, 1280–81 Cardinal elections Cardinal elections

| Elector | Nationality | Cardinalatial_order_and_title | Elevated | Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordonho Alvares | Portuguese | Cardinal-bishop of Frascati | 1278, March 12 | Nicholas III |
| Latino Malabranca Orsini , O.P. | Rome | Cardinal-bishop of Ostia e Velletri | 1278, March 12 | Nicholas III |
| Bentivenga da Bentivengi , O.F.M. | Acquasparta | Cardinal-bishop of Albano | 1278, March 12 | Nicholas III |
| Anchero Pantaléone | French | Cardinal-priest of S. Prassede | 1262, May 22 | Urban IV |
| Simon de Brion | French | Cardinal-priest of S. Cecilia | 1261, December 17 | Urban IV |
| Guillaume de Bray | French | Cardinal-priest of S. Marco | 1262, May 22 | Urban IV |
| Gerardo Bianchi | Parma | Cardinal-priest of Ss. XII Apostoli | 1278, March 12 | Nicholas III |