Contents

The Conservatives won the previous election in 1852 with a majority of 154. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 12.

Leicester Viney Vernon was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Vernon Leicester Viney Leicester Viney Vernon Conservative	610	50.5
	Stirling James James Stirling Whig	598	49.5
	Majority	12	1.0
	Turnout	1,208	90.2
	Conservative hold

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

Previous election	Next election
« 7 - 31 July 1852	27 March - 24 April 1857 »