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Result

A by-election was held in Chatham on 11 July 1885 to elect a member of parliament for the constituency. The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Gorst John Eldon John Eldon Gorst * Conservative	Unopposed
	Conservative hold

* Denotes 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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