Shimoga Rural — assembly
Sharada Puryanaik (JD(S)) won by 15,142 votes
JD(S) won by 15,142 votes
| Name | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sharada Puryanaik · JD(S) | JD(S) | 86,340 |
| K. B. Ashok Naik · BJP | BJP | 71,198 |
Vote share (top four)
K. B. Ashok Naik (BJP) won by 3,777 votes
BJP won by 3,777 votes
| Name | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| K. B. Ashok Naik · BJP | BJP | 69,326 |
| Sharada Puryanaik · JDS | JDS | 65,549 |
Vote share (top four)
Sharada Pooryanaik (JDS) won by 10,109 votes
JDS won by 10,109 votes
| Name | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sharada Pooryanaik · JDS | JDS | 48,639 |
| G. Basavannappa · KJP | KJP | 38,530 |
Vote share (top four)