1983
H. D. DEVEGOWDA
Margin9,08113.3%
Winner votes37,23954.5%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
H. D. DEVEGOWDA JNP | 37,239 | 54.5% | |
| 2 | K. KUMARASWAMY INC | 28,158 | 41.2% |
| 3 | T. N. JAYALINGAPPA IND | 1,094 | 1.6% |
| 4 | N. K. VIRUPAKSHAIAH BJP | 708 | 1.0% |
| 5 | L. RANGEGOWDA IND | 361 | 0.5% |
| 6 | M. S. SHANTARAJU IND | 361 | 0.5% |
| 7 | M. NANJUNDAPPA IND | 360 | 0.5% |
Turnout79.5%Votes cast68,281Electors85,835