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Prior to this election, the Conservatives held the seat. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 241.

Francis Hughes-Hallett was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Hughes-Hallett Francis Francis Hughes-Hallett Conservative	1,627	54.0
	Passmore Edwards John John Passmore Edwards Liberal	1,386	46.0
	Majority	241	8.0
	Turnout	3,013	91.2
	Conservative hold

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