1980
P. KARUNAKARAN
Margin15,61719.4%
Winner votes47,64359.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. KARUNAKARAN CPM | 47,643 | 59.1% | |
| 2 | K. P. KUNHIKANNAN INC(I) | 32,026 | 39.7% |
| 3 | V. V. RAGHAVAN IND | 946 | 1.2% |
Turnout74.0%Votes cast80,615Electors1,08,968
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. KARUNAKARAN CPM | 47,643 | 59.1% | |
| 2 | K. P. KUNHIKANNAN INC(I) | 32,026 | 39.7% |
| 3 | V. V. RAGHAVAN IND | 946 | 1.2% |