DMK
JD(U)NTKVCKThe table below lists Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidates, their total votes, vote share and final position in Chidambaram Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu.
| Election year | Candidate Name | Votes Received | Vote Share (%) | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ganesan V. | 297,417 | 44.62 | 2 | Lost |
| 1996 | Ganesan V | 336,164 | 48.69 | 1 | Won |
| 1991 | Sulochana Ayyasamy (W) | 169,231 | 26.96 | 2 | Lost |
| 1989 | Ayyasamy, A. | 176,946 | 26.71 | 2 | Lost |
| 1984 | Kannapiran S. | 209,001 | 38.78 | 2 | Lost |
| 1980 | Kulandaivelu V. | 302,523 | 63.59 | 1 | Won |
| 1977 | Rajangam N. | 169,172 | 37.8 | 2 | Lost |
| 1971 | V. Mayavan | 203,059 | 51.09 | 1 | Won |