Meghalaya Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1978. Winner: B.B. LYNGDOH (AHL). Winning margin: 6.7%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.B. LYNGDOH✓ Winner | AHL | 2,591 | 36.4% |
| TARSON RYNJAH | INC | 2,112 | 29.7% |
| O. PELINE LYTAND | Hill State People's Democ | 1,282 | 18.0% |
| BENINGTON SHABONG | IND | 1,128 | 15.9% |
| Year | Winner | Party | Vote Share | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PRESTONE TYNSONG | NPP | 39.5% | 23.4% |
| 2018 | PRESTONE TYNSONG | NPP | 42.4% | 8.5% |
| 2013 | PRESTONE TYNSONG | INC | 46.1% | 15.3% |
| 2008 | PRESTONE TYNSONG | INC | 41.9% | 4.6% |
| 2003 | PRESTONE TYNSONG | INC | 21.5% | 3.2% |
| 1998 | B.B. LYNGDOH | United Democratic Party | 41.3% | 7.0% |
| 1993 | B.B. LYNGDOH | HPU | 60.5% | 21.0% |
| 1988 | B.B. LYNGDOH | HPU | 56.7% | 19.7% |
| 1983 | B.B. LYNGDOH | AHL | 37.1% | 6.6% |
| 1978 | B.B. LYNGDOH | AHL | 36.4% | 6.7% |
| 1972 | HOPINGSTONE LYNGDOH | IND | 70.8% | 53.8% |