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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1875 with a majority of 215. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 101.

John Eldon Gorst was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Gorst John Eldon John Eldon Gorst * Conservative	2,499	51.0
	Glyn Henry Carr Henry Carr Glyn Liberal	2,398	49.0
	Majority	101	2.1
	Turnout	4,897	88.3
	Conservative hold

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

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