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Unionist won the previous election in 1924 with a majority of 3,908. At this election, Labour gained the seat from Unionist with a majority of 776.

Frank Markham was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Markham Frank Frank Markham Labour	13,007	42.6
	Moore-Brabazon John John Moore-Brabazon * Unionist	12,231	40.1
	Bryans George H George H Bryans Liberal	5,284	17.3
	Majority	776	2.5
	Turnout	30,522	74.5
	Labour gain from Unionist

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

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