1978
MALLAPA K. B.
Margin18,49131.5%
Winner votes32,31555.0%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
MALLAPA K. B. JNP | 32,315 | 55.0% | |
| 2 | PUTTALINGEGOWDA INC(I) | 13,824 | 23.5% |
| 3 | NANJEGOWDA H. N. INC | 11,717 | 19.9% |
| 4 | SANNADEVAIAH H. P. IND | 674 | 1.1% |
| 5 | EROGOWDA IND | 206 | 0.3% |
Turnout77.0%Votes cast58,736Electors76,319