1980
DHANDAPANI C.T.
Margin15,7353.5%
Winner votes2,33,26151.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
DHANDAPANI C.T. DMK | 2,33,261 | 51.4% | |
| 2 | NATARAJAN M.A.M. ADK | 2,17,526 | 47.9% |
| 3 | NAGARAJAN K. IND | 2,934 | 0.7% |
Turnout64.3%Votes cast4,53,721Electors7,05,793