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Labour won the previous election in 1955 with a majority of 2,447. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 1,023.

Julian Critchley was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Critchley Julian Julian Critchley Conservative	26,510	51.0
	Bottomley Arthur Arthur Bottomley * Labour	25,487	49.0
	Majority	1,023	2.0
	Turnout	51,997	80.8
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

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