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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1959 with a majority of 2,162. At this election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 748.

Albert Murray was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Murray Albert Albert Murray Labour	26,074	45.4
	Kirk Peter Peter Kirk * Conservative	25,326	44.1
	Barnett Jack Harris Jack Harris Barnett Liberal	6,015	10.5
	Majority	748	1.3
	Turnout	57,415	80.4
	Labour gain from Conservative

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

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