1998
V.DHANANJAYA KUMAR
Margin6,9071.0%
Winner votes3,41,36248.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V.DHANANJAYA KUMAR BJP | 3,41,362 | 48.1% | |
| 2 | JANARDHANA POOJARY INC | 3,34,455 | 47.2% |
| 3 | MATHANDA RAMESH JD | 28,190 | 4.0% |
| 4 | J. RAMDAS KTVP | 2,952 | 0.4% |
| 5 | B. ISMAIL PDP | 1,056 | 0.1% |
| 6 | NITTE VIDYADHAR SHETTY IND | 882 | 0.1% |
Turnout72.9%Votes cast7,08,897Electors9,71,958