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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1987 with a majority of 12,549. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 16,638.

James Couchman was elected as the member of parliament for Gillingham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Couchman James James Couchman * Conservative	30,201	52.3
	Clark Paul Paul Clark Labour	13,563	23.5
	Wallbank Mark Mark Wallbank Liberal Democrat	13,509	23.4
	Mackinlay Craig Craig Mackinlay Independent	248	0.4
	Jolicoeur Daniel Daniel Jolicoeur Natural Law party	190	0.3
	Majority	16,638	28.8
	Turnout	57,711	80.3
	Conservative hold

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

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