1978
H. D. DEVEGOWDA
Margin5,5208.5%
Winner votes33,99252.4%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
H. D. DEVEGOWDA JNP | 33,992 | 52.4% | |
| 2 | K. KUMARASWAMY INC(I) | 28,472 | 43.9% |
| 3 | S. N. NANJAPPA INC | 1,645 | 2.5% |
| 4 | C. CHANNEGOWDA IND | 395 | 0.6% |
| 5 | M. NANJUNDAPPA IND | 320 | 0.5% |
Turnout83.4%Votes cast64,824Electors77,712