1980
RAJARATHINAM, D.
Margin11,08814.2%
Winner votes38,01848.8%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RAJARATHINAM, D. DMK | 38,018 | 48.8% | |
| 2 | SAMBANDAN GKC | 26,930 | 34.6% |
| 3 | CHINNASAMY,P.POOVAI IND | 8,547 | 11.0% |
| 4 | MOORTHY,M IND | 2,246 | 2.9% |
| 5 | THIRUVEN GADAM,G BJP | 1,605 | 2.1% |
| 6 | LAKSHMIPATHY NAIDU,T IND | 514 | 0.7% |
Turnout56.0%Votes cast77,860Electors1,39,060