Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1978. Winner: H. B. LAKSHMANA (JP). Winning margin: 5.3%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. B. LAKSHMANA✓ Winner | JP | 26,045 | 50.1% |
| UDAYAKUMAR | INC | 23,286 | 44.8% |
| S. H. PUTTARANGANATH | INC | 2,647 | 5.1% |
| Year | Winner | Party | Vote Share | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | K Shadakshari | INC | 46.1% | 11.3% |
| 2018 | B.C. NAGESH | BJP | 40.5% | 16.9% |
| 2013 | K Shadakshari | INC | 40.5% | 8.3% |
| 2008 | B.C. NAGESH | BJP | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| 2004 | KUMARASWAMY H.K | JD(S) | 33.3% | 5.2% |
| 1999 | S. H. PUTTARANGANATH | BJP | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| 1994 | KUMARASWAMY H.K | JD | 30.8% | 2.4% |
| 1989 | H. B. LAKSHMANA | INC | 46.7% | 18.4% |
| 1985 | KUMARASWAMY H.K | JP | 58.8% | 20.6% |
| 1983 | D. MALLESHA | JP | 50.7% | 11.5% |
| 1978 | H. B. LAKSHMANA | JP | 50.1% | 5.3% |