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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1859 with a majority of 61. At this election, the Liberals gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 282.

Arthur Otway was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Otway Arthur Arthur Otway Liberal	986	58.3
	Elliot George George Elliot Conservative	704	41.7
	Majority	282	16.7
	Turnout	1,690	80.3
	Liberal gain from Conservative

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