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Labour won the previous election in 1974 with a majority of 2,305. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 9,346.

Tim Brinton was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Brinton Tim Tim Brinton Conservative	37,592	52.0
	Ovenden John John Ovenden * Labour	28,246	39.0
	Goodwin I. J. A. I. J. A. Goodwin Liberal	5,917	8.2
	Willden G. D. G. D. Willden National Front	603	0.8
	Majority	9,346	12.9
	Turnout	72,358	81.4
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

Previous election

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