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Labour won the previous election in 1950 with a majority of 477. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 847.

Arthur Bottomley was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Bottomley Arthur Arthur Bottomley * Labour	26,390	50.8
	Mathew Robert Robert Mathew Conservative	25,543	49.2
	Majority	847	1.6
	Turnout	51,933	85.5
	Labour hold

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

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