1980
KUPPUSAMI, C
Margin2,4823.2%
Winner votes38,50150.2%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KUPPUSAMI, C ADK | 38,501 | 50.2% | |
| 2 | KANNIAPPAN, C DMK | 36,019 | 47.0% |
| 3 | ASHOK IIAYARAJA JNP(JP) | 1,178 | 1.5% |
| 4 | MOHANAVELU, A IND | 570 | 0.7% |
| 5 | RADHAKRISHNAN, D IND | 410 | 0.5% |
Turnout61.5%Votes cast76,678Electors1,24,733