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Labour won the previous election in 1945 with a majority of 7,056. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 1,675.

Richard Acland was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Acland Richard Richard Acland Labour	24,692	51.8
	Taylor Frank K. Frank K. Taylor Conservative	23,017	48.2
	Majority	1,675	3.5
	Turnout	47,709
	Labour hold

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