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Labour won the previous election in 1974 with a majority of 1,582. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 2,305.

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	29,569	43.1
	Needham Richard Richard Needham Conservative	27,264	39.7
	Cartier L. L. Cartier Liberal	10,244	14.9
	Turner J. D. J. D. Turner National Front	1,304	1.9
	Keen Tom Tom Keen More Prosperous Britain	239	0.3
	Majority	2,305	3.4
	Turnout	68,620	78.6
	Labour hold

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

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