| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. V. Krishnappa | 160374 | 52.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | S. A. Reddy | 98578 | 32.20% | Independent |
| 3 | K. A. Gowda | 16994 | 5.60% | Independent |
| 4 | B. Ramappa | 9191 | 3.00% | Independent |
| 5 | S. R. R. Rao | 8542 | 2.80% | Independent |