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The Liberals won the previous election in 1906 with a majority of 593. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from the Liberals with a majority of 132.

Samuel Forde Ridley was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Ridley Samuel Forde Samuel Forde Ridley Conservative	2,675	51.3
	Lamb Ernest Ernest Lamb * Liberal	2,543	48.7
	Majority	132	2.5
	Turnout	5,218	92.7
	Conservative gain from Liberal

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

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