| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Rajashekaramurthy | 195724 | 48.00% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | H.D. Tulsidasappa | 112688 | 27.60% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 3 | M.S. Gurupadaswamy | 71491 | 17.50% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Sidramaiah | 8327 | 2.00% | Janta Party (SECULAR) |
| 5 | K.M. Shivashankar | 2344 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | T.S. Natarajan | 1790 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | S. Chikka Madu | 1452 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | K.S. Umapathi | 1114 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | G.M. Sabeel | 757 | 0.20% | Independent |