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The Whigs won the previous election in 1847 unopposed. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from the Whigs with a majority of 154.

Frederick Smith was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Smith Frederick Frederick Smith Conservative	636	56.9
	Stirling James James Stirling Whig	482	43.1
	Majority	154	13.8
	Turnout	1,118	81.5
	Conservative gain from Whig

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

This election was void on petition, resulting in a by-election.

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