1980
CHOCKALINGAM,G
Margin2,2973.5%
Winner votes33,28750.6%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
CHOCKALINGAM,G DMK | 33,287 | 50.6% | |
| 2 | GOVINDARASAN,M ADK | 30,990 | 47.1% |
| 3 | DHANAPAL,V IND | 572 | 0.9% |
| 4 | JAYACHANDRAN,N IND | 562 | 0.8% |
| 5 | KRISHNAN,N IND | 338 | 0.5% |
Turnout63.1%Votes cast65,749Electors1,04,235