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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1959 with a majority of 7,279. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 5,644.

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	20,228	51.4
	Ryman John John Ryman Labour	14,584	37.0
	Payne Godfrey A Godfrey A Payne Liberal	4,052	10.3
	Cotter Frederick Frederick Cotter Independent	527	1.3
	Majority	5,644	14.3
	Turnout	39,391	78.1
	Conservative hold

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

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