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Labour won the previous election in 1966 with a majority of 4,792. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 1,213.

Roger White was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	White Roger Roger White Conservative	29,924	46.9
	Murray Albert Albert Murray * Labour	28,711	45.0
	Dunn Michael J. Michael J. Dunn Liberal	5,234	8.2
	Majority	1,213	1.9
	Turnout	63,869	75.9
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

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