Election results for Maidstone Rural South

 Conservative Hold Eric Hotson was re-elected with a majority of 33%, a change of -4% from the previous election. A total of 3223 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 30% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Eric Hotson	Conservative	1884	58%	Re-elected	-4%
Derek John Mortimer	Liberal Democrat	831	26%	Not elected	n/a
Robin James Kinrade	Green Party	508	16%	-	2%