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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1951 with a majority of 2,964. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 4,145.

Frederick Burden was elected as the member of parliament for Gillingham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Burden Frederick Frederick Burden * Conservative	20,984	55.5
	Huddart Joseph Joseph Huddart Labour	16,839	44.5
	Majority	4,145	11.0
	Turnout	37,823	79.5
	Conservative hold

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

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