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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1959 with a majority of 1,023. At this election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 1,013.

Anne Kerr was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Kerr Anne Anne Kerr Labour	26,161	51.0
	Critchley Julian Julian Critchley * Conservative	25,148	49.0
	Majority	1,013	2.0
	Turnout	51,309	76.4
	Labour gain from Conservative

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

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