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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1950 with a majority of 2,080. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 2,964.

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	21,453	53.7
	Redhead Edward Edward Redhead Labour	18,489	46.3
	Majority	2,964	7.4
	Turnout	39,942	85.5
	Conservative hold

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

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