In 2006 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Chinnasamy.A of DMK won the Pernambut assembly constituency.
In 2001 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kanagathara (Selvi). C of ADMK won the Pernambut assembly constituency.
In 1996 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, V. Govindan of DMK won the Pernambut assembly constituency.
In 1991 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Parandaman J. of ADK won the Pernambut assembly constituency.