1980
M. K. JOSEPH
Margin11,44219.3%
Winner votes27,81946.8%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. K. JOSEPH KEC | 27,819 | 46.8% | |
| 2 | P. S. JOHN INC(I) | 16,377 | 27.6% |
| 3 | NARAYANA KURUP IND | 15,212 | 25.6% |
Turnout71.2%Votes cast59,408Electors83,476
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. K. JOSEPH KEC | 27,819 | 46.8% | |
| 2 | P. S. JOHN INC(I) | 16,377 | 27.6% |
| 3 | NARAYANA KURUP IND | 15,212 | 25.6% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KANAM RAJENDRAN CPI | 28,890 | 48.3% | |
| 2 | M.K. JOSEPH KEC | 26,647 | 44.6% |
| 3 | RAJSSEKHARAN NAIR BJP | 2,642 | 4.4% |
| 4 | P. C. JOHN IND | 892 | 1.5% |
| 5 | T. J. JOSEPH IND | 422 | 0.7% |
| 6 | SUGUNAN IND | 296 | 0.5% |