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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1885 with a majority of 241. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 249.

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	1,602	54.2
	Belsey Francis Francis Belsey Liberal	1,353	45.8
	Majority	249	8.4
	Turnout	2,955	89.4
	Conservative hold

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

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