Goa · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Froilano Machado of Indian National Congress won the Cortalim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Goa in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 4,654 votes (51.00% vote share). The runner-up was Colaco Pedro Anastacio (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak) with 2,431 votes.
A total of 3 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Froilano Machado | 4654 | 51.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Colaco Pedro Anastacio | 2431 | 26.60% | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak |
| 3 | Xavier El Sias George Tarasio | 2048 | 22.40% | Janta Party |
The Cortalim constituency is part of the Goa Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Froilano Machado (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 4,654 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.