Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 2018. Winner: K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA (JD(S)). Winning margin: 25.3%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA✓ Winner | JD(S) | 93,986 | 54.3% |
| SHASHIDHARA B.G | INC | 50,297 | 29.1% |
| G. MARISWAMY | BJP | 25,258 | 14.6% |
| N.C CHANDRASHEKARA | RPI(A) | 1,354 | 0.8% |
| None of the Above | NOTA | 1,079 | 0.6% |
| JAGADISHA C.B | SAJP(L) | 539 | 0.3% |
| SHAHEEN | AIMEP | 446 | 0.3% |
| Year | Winner | Party | Vote Share | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA | INC | 52.9% | 10.8% |
| 2018 | K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA | JD(S) | 54.3% | 25.3% |
| 2013 | K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA | JD(S) | 48.2% | 18.6% |
| 2008 | K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA | JD(S) | 53.1% | 24.6% |
| 2004 | JAGDISH CHANNAPPA METGUD | BJP | 50.6% | 12.2% |
| 1999 | KOUJALAGI. MAHANTESH. SHIVANAND. | JD(U) | 30.6% | 6.5% |
| 1996 | KOUJALAGI. MAHANTESH. SHIVANAND. | JD | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| 1994 | KOUJALGI SHIVANAND HEMAPPA | JD | 52.8% | 34.9% |
| 1989 | KOUJALGI SHIVANAND HEMAPPA | JD | 38.1% | 2.4% |
| 1985 | KOUJALGI SHIVANAND HEMAPPA | JP | 58.6% | 17.3% |
| 1983 | BALEKUNDARGI RAMALINGAPPA CHANABASSAPPA | INC | 56.4% | 14.2% |
| 1978 | BALEKUNDARGI RAMALINGAPPA CHANABASSAPPA | INC | 40.5% | 2.5% |