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Labour won the previous election in 1974 with a majority of 3,418. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 2,688.

Peggy Fenner was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner Conservative	27,574	47.5
	Bean Robert Robert Bean * Labour	24,886	42.8
	Black M M Black Liberal	5,219	9.0
	King J J King National Front	417	0.7
	Majority	2,688	4.6
	Turnout	58,096	72.7
	Conservative gain from Labour

* 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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