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Labour won the previous election in 1945 with a majority of 1,856. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 2,080.

Frederick Burden was elected as the member of parliament for Gillingham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Burden Frederick Frederick Burden Conservative	20,504	52.7
	Binns Joseph Joseph Binns * Labour	18,424	47.3
	Majority	2,080	5.3
	Turnout	38,928	84.9
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

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