7 - 31 July 1852
Result
An election was held in Chatham on 7 - 31 July 1852 to elect a member of parliament for the constituency . The following result was declared by the returning officer:
Candidate | Votes | % | |||
Conservative |
Frederick Smith 636 | 56.9 | |||
Whig |
James Stirling 482 | 43.1 | |||
Majority | 154 | 13.8 | |||
Turnout | 1,118 | 81.5 | |||
Conservative gain from Whig |
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This election was void on petition, resulting in a by-election.
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