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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1966 with a majority of 3,140. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 7,756.

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	25,813	58.8
	Bean Robert E Robert E Bean Labour	18,057	41.2
	Majority	7,756	17.7
	Turnout	43,870	73.4
	Conservative hold

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

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