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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1885 unopposed. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 786.

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	3,396	56.5
	Collier Robert Robert Collier Liberal	2,610	43.5
	Majority	786	13.1
	Turnout	6,006	85.9
	Conservative hold

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

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