Election results for Maidstone Rural East

 Conservative Win Jenny Whittle was elected with a majority of 57%. A total of 5367 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 42% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Jenny Whittle	Conservative	3963	74%	Newly elected	n/a
David S Naghi	Liberal Democrat	925	17%	Not elected	n/a
Steve Gibson	Labour	479	9%	Not elected	n/a