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Labour won the previous election in 1966 with a majority of 2,246. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 5,341.

Peggy Fenner was elected as the member of parliament for Rochester and Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner Conservative	30,263	54.8
	Kerr Anne Anne Kerr * Labour	24,922	45.2
	Majority	5,341	9.7
	Turnout	55,185	71.4
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

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