Election results for Maidstone Rural South

 Conservative Hold Eric Hotson was re-elected with a majority of 54%, a change of 10% from the previous election. A total of 4276 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 34% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Eric Hotson	Conservative	2912	68%	Re-elected	10%
Derek John Mortimer	Liberal Democrat	610	14%	-	-12%
Stella Marlyn Randall	Labour	398	9%	Not elected	n/a
Caroline Jessel	Green Party	356	8%	Not elected	n/a