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Labour won the previous election in 1947 with a majority of 1,675. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 5,571.

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	28,297	53.1
	Lowe John Gerrard John Gerrard Lowe Conservative	22,726	42.6
	Ayliffe Mavis Doreen Mavis Doreen Ayliffe Liberal	2,298	4.3
	Majority	5,571	10.4
	Turnout	53,321	86.3
	Labour hold

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

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