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Labour won the previous election in 1951 with a majority of 847. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 2,447.

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	26,645	52.4
	Campbell John D John D Campbell Conservative	24,198	47.6
	Majority	2,447	4.8
	Turnout	50,843	82.2
	Labour hold

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

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