Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2013
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao of Indian National Congress won the Gokak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 2013 state assembly election, securing 79,175 votes (54.90% vote share). The runner-up was Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari (Janata Dal (Secular)) with 51,170 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao | 79175 | 54.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari | 51170 | 35.50% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 3 | Umesh Adiveppa Nirwani | 4366 | 3.00% | Karnataka Jantha Paksha |
| 4 | Vasudev Mahadevappa Savatikai | 4293 | 3.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Halappa Kallappa Vanagol | 2047 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Bhimashi Jarkiholi | 1831 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhimappa Siddappa Naik | 542 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Basavanni Ningappa Kambar | 457 | 0.30% | Badavara Shramikara Raitara Congress Party |
| 9 | Reshma Baburao Sambrekar | 446 | 0.30% | Sarva Janata Party |
The Gokak constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2013 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 79,175 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.