1980
RAMALINGAM, E
Margin14,66219.8%
Winner votes44,01259.5%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RAMALINGAM, E DMK | 44,012 | 59.5% | |
| 2 | MAHALINGAM, P.S CPM | 29,350 | 39.6% |
| 3 | RAJAN, M.R IND | 660 | 0.9% |
Turnout70.1%Votes cast74,022Electors1,05,613
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RAMALINGAM, E DMK | 44,012 | 59.5% | |
| 2 | MAHALINGAM, P.S CPM | 29,350 | 39.6% |
| 3 | RAJAN, M.R IND | 660 | 0.9% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
S.JAYACHANDRAN INC | 42,928 | 50.7% | |
| 2 | K.P.THANGASWAMY DMK | 41,796 | 49.3% |