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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | James Duckworth | 5,964 | 51.3 | ||
| Conservative | William Mitchell | 5,664 | 48.7 | ||
| Majority | 300 | 2.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 11,628 | 89.8 | |||
| Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
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