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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1974 with a majority of 843. At this election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 3,418.

Robert Bean was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Bean Robert Robert Bean Labour	26,467	44.3
	Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner * Conservative	23,049	38.6
	Black M M Black Liberal	9,035	15.1
	Hazelden G G Hazelden National Front	1,150	1.9
	Majority	3,418	5.7
	Turnout	59,701	73.6
	Labour gain from Conservative

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

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

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