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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1931 with a majority of 11,174. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 8,694.

Robert Gower was elected as the member of parliament for Gillingham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Gower Robert Robert Gower * Conservative	18,726	65.1
	Durbin Evan Evan Durbin Labour	10,032	34.9
	Majority	8,694	30.2
	Turnout	28,758	71.4
	Conservative hold

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

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