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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1979 with a majority of 10,499. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 10,843.

James Couchman was elected as the member of parliament for Gillingham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Couchman James James Couchman Conservative	26,381	51.7
	Lewcock Christopher Christopher Lewcock Liberal	15,538	30.5
	West Antony Antony West Labour	9,084	17.8
	Majority	10,843	21.3
	Turnout	51,003	73.6
	Conservative hold

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