1980
V. S. CHANDRA SEKHAR PILLAI
Margin2,0533.1%
Winner votes33,10750.4%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. S. CHANDRA SEKHAR PILLAI CPM | 33,107 | 50.4% | |
| 2 | G. GOPINADHAN NAIR INC(U) | 31,054 | 47.3% |
| 3 | K. GEORGE IND | 1,059 | 1.6% |
| 4 | VIJAYAN GOVINDAN IND | 497 | 0.8% |
Turnout76.8%Votes cast65,717Electors85,539