| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Shantha | 402213 | 46.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | N.Y. Hanumanthappa | 399970 | 46.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | A. Ramanjanappa | 16167 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 4 | T. Nagendra | 14712 | 1.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Chowdappa | 11540 | 1.30% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST-LENINIST) (LIBERATION) |
| 6 | B. Ramaiah | 9338 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | D. Ganganna | 6929 | 0.80% | Independent |