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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1970 with a majority of 1,213. At this election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 1,582.

John Ovenden was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Ovenden John John Ovenden Labour	29,571	40.8
	White Roger Roger White * Conservative	27,989	38.6
	Mumford D. C. D. C. Mumford Liberal	13,136	18.1
	Turner J. D. J. D. Turner National Front	1,726	2.4
	Majority	1,582	2.2
	Turnout	72,422	83.7
	Labour gain from Conservative

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

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