1978
K. M. THAMMAIAH
Margin5,49110.3%
Winner votes19,22336.0%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K. M. THAMMAIAH JNP | 19,223 | 36.0% | |
| 2 | K. T. MUDDIYAPPA INC(I) | 13,732 | 25.7% |
| 3 | M. VEERABHADRAPPA INC | 10,291 | 19.3% |
| 4 | B. R. DEVARAJ IND | 4,187 | 7.8% |
| 5 | B. MARULAPPA IND | 3,642 | 6.8% |
| 6 | C. NANJAPPA IND | 1,270 | 2.4% |
| 7 | K. BASAVARAJAPPA IND | 1,046 | 2.0% |
Turnout74.3%Votes cast53,391Electors71,842