1978
G. BASAVANAPPA
Margin5,67310.2%
Winner votes28,16050.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
G. BASAVANAPPA INC(I) | 28,160 | 50.4% | |
| 2 | K. G. CHANNA NAIK JNP | 22,487 | 40.3% |
| 3 | K. T. KRISHNA NAIK INC | 3,122 | 5.6% |
| 4 | M. MUNIRATHANAM IND | 864 | 1.6% |
| 5 | N. K. MARUTHY IND | 651 | 1.2% |
| 6 | NARASIMAIAH IND | 558 | 1.0% |
Turnout69.3%Votes cast55,842Electors80,621