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{{Short description|By-Elections to the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu}}
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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2009–2010 Tamil Nadu assembly by-elections
| country = India
| type = parliamentary
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2006-07 Tamil Nadu assembly by-election
| previous_year = 2006-07
| next_election =
| next_year =
| election_date = 9 January 2009; 18 August 2009; 19 December 2009; 27 March 2010
| seats_for_election = 8 vacant seats in the [[Legislature of Tamil Nadu]]
| image1 = [[File:M. Karunanidhi .jpg|110px]]
| leader1 = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
| party1 = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
| alliance1 = United Progressive Alliance
| leaders_seat1 = [[Chepauk (State Assembly Constituency)|Chepauk]]
| seats1 = 9
| seat_change1 = +5
| popular_vote1 = 703,448
| percentage1 = 70.95%
| swing1 =
| image2 = [[File:J Jayalalithaa.jpg|110px]]
| leader2 = [[J. Jayalalithaa]]
| leaders_seat2 = [[Andipatti (State Assembly Constituency)|Andipatti]]
| party2 = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
| alliance2 = Third Front (India)
| seats2 = 0
| seat_change2 = -5
| popular_vote2 = 194,206
| percentage2 =22.29%
| swing2 =
| image3 = [[File:Vijaykanth at the Sagaptham Audio Launch.jpg|110px]]
| leader3 = [[Vijayakanth]]
| leaders_seat3 = [[Vridhachalam (State Assembly Constituency)|Vridhachalam]]
| party3 = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
| alliance3 = N/A
| seats3 = 0
| seat_change3 = -
| popular_vote3 = 151,814
| percentage3 = 16.46%
| swing3 =
| map_image =
| map_size =
| map_caption =
| title = [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister]]
| posttitle = [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister]]
| before_election = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
| before_party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
| after_election = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
| after_party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
}}
'''By-elections''' to nine state assembly constituencies were held in [[Tamil Nadu]], in four separate phases. Election for [[Thirumangalam (State Assembly Constituency)|Thirumangalam]] was held on 9 January and for [[Bargur (State Assembly Constituency)|Bargur]], [[Thondamuthur (State Assembly Constituency)|Thondamuthur]], [[Ilayankudi (State Assembly Constituency)|Ilayankudi]], [[Cumbum (State Assembly Constituency)|Cumbum]], and [[Srivaikuntam (State Assembly Constituency)|Srivaikuntam]] constituencies on 18 August. Also, election took place for [[Vandavasi (State Assembly Constituency)|Vandavasi]] and [[Tiruchendur (State Assembly Constituency)|Tiruchendur]] constituency on 19 December 2009 and finally for [[Pennagaram (State Assembly Constituency)|Pennagaram]] constituency on 27 March 2010. [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) defeated [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK) in Thirumangalam in the first phase and kept the winning momentum in the following [[2009 Indian general election|general election]].

In the second phase, DMK-[[Indian National Congress]] alliance swept the elections. In the third phase, DMK took advantage by winning both vacant assembly seats.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/DMK-bags-both-seats-in-TN-by-polls/article16854990.ece | title= DMK bags both seats in TN by-polls | date=23 December 2009 | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=30 June 2020 }}</ref> All three elections witnessed high turnout, 89% in Thirumangalam, average 65% in the four constituencies in the second phase and average 80% in the two constituency in the third phase.<ref>[http://asiantribune.com/08/21/dmk-congress-front-sweeps-tamil-nadu-by-elections/ AsianTribune.com]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bombaynews.net/story/579530 |title=BombayNews.com |access-date=2009-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723032113/http://www.bombaynews.net/story/579530 |archive-date=2011-07-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Finally, DMK continued their momentum by winning the vacant Pennagaram seat, increasing their number of seats to 100. The results of the first election was declared on 12 January, the second on 21 August, the third on 23 December and the fourth on 30 March 2010. The election results were not expected to change the prospects of the party in power, the DMK, and its Chief Minister [[M. Karunanidhi]].

On 6 December 2009, [[M. Karunanidhi]] hinted that he might retire from active politics in June 2010. This news came before the third by-election, when he gave a speech at the function arranged by Arundathiyar organization.

==Results==
These results reflect the end of the year seat count in the state legislature.<br />
'''Source:''' Express Buzz<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/dec/02/pennagaram-dmk-mla-periannan-dead-109266.html|title=Pennagaram DMK MLA Periannan dead|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: x-small; font-family: verdana"
! style="background-color:#FF0000; color:white"|DMK+
! style="background-color:#FF0000; color:white"|SEATS
! style="background-color:#009900; color:white"|AIADMK+
! style="background-color:#009900; color:white"|SEATS
! style="background-color:gray; color:white"|OTHERS
! style="background-color:gray; color:white"|SEATS
|----
|[[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK)
|100 (+5)
|[[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK)
|57 (-2)
|[[Pattali Makkal Katchi]] (PMK)
|18
|----
|[[Indian National Congress]] (INC)
|36 (+1)
|[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPM)
|9
|[[Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam]] (DMDK)
|1
|----
|[[Dalit Panthers of India]] (VCK)
|2
|[[Communist Party of India]] (CPI)
|6
|[[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|1
|----
|
|
|[[Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (MDMK)
|3 (-3)
|[[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|1
|----
|
|
|
|
|
|
|----
| bgcolor=#FFE6E6|TOTAL (2009)
| bgcolor=#FFE6E6|138
| bgcolor=#E6FFE6|TOTAL (2009)
| bgcolor=#E6FFE6|75
| bgcolor=#FFF3E1|TOTAL (2009)
| bgcolor=#FFF3E1|20
|----
| bgcolor=#FFE6E6|TOTAL (2007)
| bgcolor=#FFE6E6|166
| bgcolor=#E6FFE6|TOTAL (2007)
| bgcolor=#E6FFE6|66
| bgcolor=#FFF3E1|TOTAL (2007)
| bgcolor=#FFF3E1|2
|}

* The number on the left, in the table, represents the total number of MLAs after the by-election, and the number in parenthesis represents, the seats picked up or lost due to the by-election
* The numbers presented for 2007, represents, the alliance, when the PMK, VCK and the left allied with the DMK and were part of the [[Democratic Progressive Alliance]] (DPA).
* PMK walked out of the AIADMK alliance, before the third by-election took place.

== Boycott ==
In the first by-election, PMK and the left parties, did not support the DMK candidate, which led to the alienation and breakup of the DPA. Citing concerns of the governance of [[M. Karunanidhi]], and the alienation of his allies, they decided not to support anyone or participate in this by-election.<br />
In the second by-election, three political parties boycotted the elections including [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], [[Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] and [[Pattali Makkal Katchi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thuglak.com/thuglak/newscontent.php?newsid=5393|title=Campaigning on for Tamil Nadu by-polls Aug 18|publisher=Thuglak|date=13 August 2009}}</ref> AIADMK general secretary [[J. Jayalalitha]] cited unreliability of Electronic voting machines as the reason for the poll boycott.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20090805/1416/tnl-jaya-cites-evms-as-reason-for-bypoll.html|title=Jaya cites EVMs as reason for bypoll boycott|publisher=Yahoo news|date=5 August 2009}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Tamil Nadu Congress party leader [[K. V. Thangabalu]] said that ADMK chose not to contest polls for fear of losing them.<ref>{{cite news|title=TNCC ridicules AIADMK boycott of by-polls|url=http://www.hindu.com/holnus/004200907211523.htm|work=The Hindu|date=21 July 2009}}</ref><br />
In the third by-election, AIADMK decided not to boycott the by-election that was set to take place on 19 December 2009 for two constituencies. On 28 November 2009 the PMK decided to boycott the third assembly by-elections.

== First by-election ==

=== Thirumangalam ===
Source: Express buzz<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2009/jan/12/dmk-wins-in-thirumangalam-17480.html|title=DMK wins in Thirumangalam|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><br />
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Thirumangalam}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = Latha Athiyaman
|votes = 79,422
|percentage = 57.47%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = M. Muthuramalingam
|votes = 40,156
|percentage = 29.06%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = T. Danapandiyan
|votes = 13,136
|percentage = 9.50%
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 39,266
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser = Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

== Second by-election ==

=== Bargur ===
The election was necessitated after the previous winner [[M. Thambidurai]] was elected to the Lok Sabha in [[2009 Indian general election|2009 election]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/08/stories/2009080852280300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812222748/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/08/stories/2009080852280300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Campaigning intensifies in Bargur; DMK not taking chances |date=8 August 2009}}</ref> After the initial rejection of [[Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam]] (DMDK) candidate V. Chandran's candidacy, he was accepted to contest as an independent with ''Murasu'' as a symbol, which is the symbol of DMDK. Twenty four of thirty one nominations were rejected. Accepted nominations include K. R. K. Narasimhan ([[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]), K. Asokan ([[Bharatiya Janata Party]]), S. Kannu ([[Communist Party of India]]), K. Padmarajan (Independent), Maheshwari Kannappan (Independent), S. Sakthivel (Rajini Fans Association) and A. Rajesh (Independent).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153020300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804055829/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153020300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|title= Bargur Assembly by-poll: 24 nominations rejected|date=31 July 2009}}</ref>
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Bargur}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = K.R.K. Narasimhan
|votes = 89,481
|percentage = 68.31%
|change = +25.76%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = V. Chandran
|votes = 30,378
|percentage = 23.19%
|change = +15.43%
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 59,103
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

=== Thondamuthur ===
There were four candidates from recognised parties in contest in Thondamuthur constituency - M. Chinnaraju ([[Bharatiya Janata Party]], BJP), M. N. Kandaswamy ([[Indian National Congress]], INC), K. Thangavelu (DMDK) and V. Perumal (CPM).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073161541000.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803175609/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073161541000.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|title= By-polls: DMDK nominees' papers rejected |date=31 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153020300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804055829/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153020300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|title= Bargur Assembly by-poll: 24 nominations rejected|date=7 August 2009}}</ref> [[E. R. Easwaran]] of [[Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai|Kongu Nadu Munnetra Kazhagam (KMK)]] also contested the election. The seat fell vacant when the sitting member [[M. Kannappan]] resigned after switching parties from [[Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|MDMK]] to DMK.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090330035449/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/26/stories/2009032660240500.htm TheHindu.com], "Kannappan resigns as MLA"</ref>
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Thondamuthur}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = M.N. Kandaswamy
|votes = 112,350
|percentage = 56.61%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = K. Thangavelu
|votes = 40,863
|percentage = 20.59%
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 71,487
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 198,461<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081951480300.htm|title=The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Thondamuthur witnesses peaceful and moderate polling|date=7 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107094845/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081951480300.htm|archive-date=7 November 2012}}</ref>
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|loser = Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

=== Ilayankudi ===
Nine contestants were in fray in Ilayankudi constituency. They included three from major political parties, Suba. Mathiarasan of DMK, Azhagu. Balakrishnan of DMDK and P. M. Rajendran of BJP.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nine contestants for Ilayankudi constituency |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/02/stories/2009080252430300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090806104502/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/02/stories/2009080252430300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 August 2009}}</ref>
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Ilayankudi}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = Suba. Mathiarasan
|votes = 61,084
|percentage = 71.97%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = Azhagu. Balakrishnan
|votes = 19,628
|percentage = 23.13%
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 41,456
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 84,875<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081951480300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107094845/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081951480300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=7 November 2012 | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Thondamuthur witnesses peaceful and moderate polling | date=19 August 2009}}</ref>
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser =
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

=== Srivaikuntam ===
11 candidates were in competition in Srivaikuntam constituency. Candidates from major political parties included M.B. Sudalaiyandi of [[Indian National Congress]], G. Thanalakshmi of [[Communist Party of India]], S. Santhana Kumar of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and M. Soundarapandi of [[Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153170300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804015654/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/31/stories/2009073153170300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=11 in fray for Srivaikuntam seat|date=31 July 2009}}</ref>
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Srivaikuntam}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Indian National Congress
|candidate = M.B. Sudalaiyandi
|votes = 53,827
|percentage = 63.70%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = M. Soundarapandi
|votes = 22,468
|percentage = 26.59%
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 31,359
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 84,501<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081953650300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107094919/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/19/stories/2009081953650300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=7 November 2012 | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Srivaikuntam records 72.46 percentage | date=19 August 2009}}</ref>
|percentage = 72.47%
|change =
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Indian National Congress
|loser =
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

=== Cumbum ===
15 candidates were contesting the election including four candidates representing political parties. The candidates included N. Ramakrishnan of [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], M. Sasikumar of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], K. Rajappan of [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]], R. Arun Kumar of [[Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam]] and G. Ramaraj of Uzhaippali Makkal Katchi.<ref>{{cite news|title=15 candidates in the fray for Cumbum by-election |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/02/stories/2009080252500300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090806212908/http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/02/stories/2009080252500300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 August 2009|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 August 2009}}</ref>
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Cumbum}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = N. Ramakrishnan
|votes = 81,515
|percentage = 73.64%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = R. Arun Kumar
|votes = 24,142
|percentage = 21.81%
|change =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 57,373
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 110,700<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/high-voter-turnout-cumbum-ilayangudi-974</ref>
|percentage = 75.99%
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser = Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|swing =
}}
{{Election box end}}

== Third by-election ==
AIADMK decided not to boycott the by-election that was set to take place on 19 December 2009 for two constituencies. This election will not affect the party in power, but gives a chance for both DMK and AIADMK to pick up a seat. Congress has confirmed it will campaign for DMK, while MDMK confirmed that it will campaign for the AIADMK. The left parties (CPI and CPM) have decided to extend their support for the AIADMK. On 23 November, the [[Pattali Makkal Katchi]] (PMK), who are not in alliance with either DMK or AIADMK, will only contest if the current Chief Minister [[M. Karunanidhi]], ensures the election is run in a fair manner. The DMDK announced their candidates for the two constituencies on 27 November 2009. On 28 November 2009 the PMK decided to boycott the assembly by-elections. PMK recently walked out of the AIADMK alliance, and was expected to support the DMK candidates, but cited the dominant role of money in recent elections as one of the reasons for this decision.<ref>{{cite news |title=AIADMK announces candidates for Tamil Nadu by-polls |url=http://trak.in/news/aiadmk-announces-candidates-for-tamil-nadu-by-polls/26621/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110810032938/http://trak.in/news/aiadmk-announces-candidates-for-tamil-nadu-by-polls/26621/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 August 2011 |publisher=Indo-Asian News Service |date=23 November 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=DMK announces candidates for by-polls |url=http://trak.in/news/dmk-announces-candidates-for-by-polls/27239/ |publisher=Indo-Asian News Service |date=24 November 2009 |access-date=26 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125143613/http://trak.in/news/dmk-announces-candidates-for-by-polls/27239/ |archive-date=25 November 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=DMDK announces candidates, CPI to back AIADMK |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-27/chennai/28061094_1_aiadmk-m-thambidurai-n-varadarajan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025121116/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-27/chennai/28061094_1_aiadmk-m-thambidurai-n-varadarajan |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 October 2012 |date=27 November 2009|first1=Ajitha|work=[[The Times of India]] |last1=Karthikeyan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=PMK's poll-vault |url=http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=20397%20&%20section=6 |publisher=News Today |date=28 November 2009 |access-date=28 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927230610/http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=20397%20&%20section=6 |archive-date=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

For the first time, the Election Commission of India, was going to install webcams in the polling booths of the two constituencies, to monitor to see if proper procedures are taking place during voting in the polling booths.<ref>{{cite news|title=Live recording of polling during Tamil Nadu by-elections
|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/live-recording-of-polling-during-tamil-nadu-by-elections_100290387.html |publisher=Indo-Asian News Service|date=16 December 2009}}</ref>

=== Vandavasi ===
The election was necessitated after the previous winner [[S. P. Jayaraman]], representing DMK, died earlier this month. AIADMK announced P. Munusamy as their candidate on 23 November 2009. On 24 November 2009, DMK announced that Kamalakannan is their candidate for this constituency.
{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Vandavasi}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = Kamalakannan
|votes = 78,827
|percentage = 59.38%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = P. Munusamy
|votes = 40,810
|percentage = 30.74%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = N. Janardhanan
|votes = 7,063
|percentage = 5.32%
|change =
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser =
|swing =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 38,017
|percentage = n/a
|change = n/a
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 132,750
|percentage = 82%
|change = n/a
}}
{{Election box end}}

=== Tiruchendur ===
The election was necessitated after the resignation previous winner [[Anitha R. Radhakrishnan]], due to the fact that he switched from AIADMK to DMK. Amman T. Narayanan was announced as the candidate for AIADMK on 23 November 2009. The incumbent [[Anitha R. Radhakrishnan]] was announced as the candidate for the DMK on 24 November 2009.

{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2009: Tiruchendur}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = [[Anitha R. Radhakrishnan]]
|votes = 75,223
|percentage = 67.81%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = Amman T. Narayanan
|votes = 28,362
|percentage = 25.57%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = Gomathy R. Ganesan
|votes = 4,186
|percentage = 3.77%
|change =
}}
{{Election box gain with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|swing =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 46,861
|percentage = n/a
|change = n/a
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 110,931
|percentage = 78%
|change = n/a
}}
{{Election box end}}

==Fourth by-election==
DMK's [[P. N. P. Inbasekaran]] won the by-election for the [[Pennagaram (State Assembly Constituency)|Pennagaram Constituency]] held on 27 March 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Pennagaram-by-poll-on-March-27/article16815695.ece|title=Pennagaram by-poll on March 27|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 February 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> This election was caused by the death of the incumbent DMK MLA [[P. N. Periannan]] on 1 December 2009.<ref>[http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Pennagaram+DMK+MLA+Periannan+dead&artid=guzFjF1 |xuw=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=&SectionName=rSY|6QYp3kQ= Pennagaram DMK MLA Periannan dead ]{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/533946_Anbazhagan-AIADMK-nominee-for-Pennagaram--bypoll|title=Site Under Construction}}</ref><ref>http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/four-corner-contest-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-by-poll_100325557.html</ref> Turn out was 84.95% with 1,70,755 votes polled totally. Inbasekaran (the son of the Periannan) won by a margin of 36,000 votes over PMK's Tamil Kumaran.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/31/stories/2010033161110100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403201730/http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/31/stories/2010033161110100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 April 2010|title= DMK wins Pennagaram by-election |last=Arivanantham|first=R|date=31 March 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=31 March 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/588308_DMK-retains-Pennagaram-seat-in-bypoll|title=DMK retains Pennagaram seat in bypoll|date=30 March 2010|work=[[Press Trust of India]]|access-date=30 March 2010}}</ref>

{{Election box begin | title=Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 2010: Pennagaram}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = P. N. P Inbasekaran
|votes = 77,669
|percentage = 45.48%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Pattali Makkal Katchi
|candidate = G. K. M Tamil Kumaran
|votes = 41,285
|percentage = 24.17%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|candidate = R. Anbazhagan
|votes = 26,787
|percentage = 15.68%
|change =
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|
|party = Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
|candidate = Kaveryverman
|votes = 11,406
|percentage = 6.67%
|change =
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
|winner = Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
|loser =
|swing =
}}
{{Election box majority|
|votes = 36,386
|percentage = 14.6%
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 1,70,755
|percentage = 84.95%
|change =
}}
{{Election box end}}

== See also ==
*[[Elections in Tamil Nadu]]
*[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
*[[Legislature of Tamil Nadu]]

== References ==
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