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The Liberals won the previous election in 1868 with a majority of 184. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from the Liberals with a majority of 656.

George Elliot was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Elliot George George Elliot Conservative	2,132	59.1
	Otway Arthur Arthur Otway * Liberal	1,476	40.9
	Majority	656	18.2
	Turnout	3,608	80.8
	Conservative gain from Liberal

* Denotes a member of parliament standing for re-election.

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