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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1955 with a majority of 4,145. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 7,279.

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	23,142	59.3
	Kaufman Gerald Gerald Kaufman Labour	15,863	40.7
	Majority	7,279	18.7
	Turnout	39,005	80.6
	Conservative hold

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

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