| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.M. Krishna | 223675 | 50.50% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | C. Bandegowda | 108333 | 24.50% | Janta Party |
| 3 | M. Lingaiah | 86245 | 19.50% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 4 | M.S. Siddappa | 5155 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Guruswamy | 3886 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | R. Siddaiah | 1353 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Hette Paksha Rangaswamy Alias Swamy Ranganathananda Puri | 1330 | 0.30% | Independent |