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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1853 with a majority of 12. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 29.

Frederick Smith was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Smith Frederick Frederick Smith Conservative	672	51.1
	Romaine William Govett William Govett Romaine Whig	643	48.9
	Majority	29	2.2
	Turnout	1,315	89.9
	Conservative hold

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