Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1978. Winner: K.L. MARISWAMI (JP). Winning margin: 0.1%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.L. MARISWAMI✓ Winner | JP | 27,774 | 45.9% |
| M. SHIVAIAH | INC | 27,712 | 45.8% |
| M. MALLIKARJUNASWAMY | INC | 4,998 | 8.3% |
| Year | Winner | Party | Vote Share | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LATHA MALLIKARJUN | IND | 39.6% | 7.8% |
| 2018 | G Karunakara Reddy | BJP | 40.1% | 5.7% |
| 2013 | M P RAVINDRA | INC | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| 2008 | G Karunakara Reddy | BJP | 56.2% | 20.5% |
| 2004 | Dr|| K. Annadani | JD(S) | 38.7% | 11.2% |
| 1999 | B.SOMASHEKHAR | JD(U) | 29.4% | 5.7% |
| 1994 | B.SOMASHEKHAR | JD | 64.3% | 36.6% |
| 1989 | MALLAJAMMA | INC | 41.2% | 20.5% |
| 1985 | B.SOMASHEKHAR | JP | 58.3% | 19.5% |
| 1983 | B.SOMASHEKHAR | JP | 51.5% | 10.7% |
| 1978 | K.L. MARISWAMI | JP | 45.9% | 0.1% |