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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1955 with a majority of 2,909. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 2,162.

Peter Kirk was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Kirk Peter Peter Kirk * Conservative	27,124	52.1
	Mishcon Victor Victor Mishcon Labour	24,962	47.9
	Majority	2,162	4.2
	Turnout	52,086	82.3
	Conservative hold

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

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