Election results for Maidstone Rural South

 Conservative Hold Eric Hotson was re-elected with a majority of 38%, a change of 8% from the previous election. A total of 4176 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 40% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Eric Hotson	Conservative	2595	62%	Re-elected	8%
Hugh A Laing	Liberal Democrat	1027	25%	-	-4%
Robin J Kinrade	Green Party	554	13%	Not elected	n/a