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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1931 with a majority of 9,154. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 5,897.

Leonard Plugge was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Plugge Leonard Leonard Plugge Conservative	19,212	59.1
	Gaitskell Hugh Hugh Gaitskell Labour	13,315	40.9
	Majority	5,897	18.1
	Turnout	32,527	74.6
	Conservative hold

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