1978
D. B. GANGADHARAPPA
Margin16,47725.8%
Winner votes36,06256.5%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
D. B. GANGADHARAPPA INC(I) | 36,062 | 56.5% | |
| 2 | K. N. DURGAPPA SETTY JNP | 19,585 | 30.7% |
| 3 | G. S. BASAVARAJA INC | 7,563 | 11.9% |
| 4 | KRISHNA NAIK IND | 575 | 0.9% |
Turnout73.3%Votes cast63,785Electors86,981