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The Whigs won the previous election in 1837 unopposed. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 223.

George Byng was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Byng George George Byng * Whig	457	66.1
	Blackwood Price Price Blackwood Conservative	234	33.9
	Majority	223	32.3
	Turnout	691	80.2
	Whig hold

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

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