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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1970 with a majority of 5,341. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 843.

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	24,326	38.8
	Kenward Roger R Roger R Kenward Labour	23,483	37.4
	Fellowes C C Fellowes Liberal	14,945	23.8
	Majority	843	1.3
	Turnout	62,754	79.3
	Conservative hold

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

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