1978
S.M.LINGAPPA
Margin6,31210.4%
Winner votes26,35243.4%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
S.M.LINGAPPA JNP | 26,352 | 43.4% | |
| 2 | K.UJJINILINGESWAR INC(I) | 20,040 | 33.0% |
| 3 | A.B. JAVARAPPA INC | 12,373 | 20.4% |
| 4 | G.RAJEGOWDA IND | 2,016 | 3.3% |
Turnout77.2%Votes cast60,781Electors78,739