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Labour won the previous election in 1964 with a majority of 1,013. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 2,246.

Anne Kerr was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Kerr Anne Anne Kerr * Labour	27,938	52.1
	Critchley Julian Julian Critchley Conservative	25,692	47.9
	Majority	2,246	4.2
	Turnout	53,630	78.1
	Labour hold

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

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