Shimoga Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Shimoga, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,63,206
- Sitting MLA:Channabasappa (chenni) (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:67.58%
- 2023 Winning Margin:27,674 votes (15.4%)
Shimoga is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Shimoga, Karnataka, with 2,63,206 registered voters. The current MLA is Channabasappa (chenni) of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 27,674 votes (15.4%). Voter turnout in the last election was 67.58%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Shimoga.
Shimoga Caste Data
Shimoga Vidhan Sabha in Shimoga, Karnataka has approximately 2,63,206 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 3 groups commonly used in Karnataka election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 77%, followed by MUSLIM at 22.1%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 2,02,668 | 77% |
| MUSLIM | 58,168 | 22.1% |
| CHRISTIAN | 2,368 | 0.9% |
- Rest77%2,02,668
- MUSLIM22.1%58,168
- CHRISTIAN0.9%2,368
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Shimoga Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 6 of the last 7 elections in Shimoga.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channabasappa (chenni) | BJP | 96,490 | 53.7% |
| H C Yogesh | INC | 68,816 | 38.3% |
| Aayanur Manjunatha | JD(S) | 8,863 | 4.9% |
| Venkatesh R | Uttama Prajaakeeya Party | 2,370 | 1.3% |
- Channabasappa (chenni)BJP53.7%96,490
- H C YogeshINC38.3%68,816
- Aayanur ManjunathaJD(S)4.9%8,863
- Venkatesh RUttama Prajaakeeya Party1.3%2,370
Shimoga Booth-Level Data
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Shimoga Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Shimoga Vidhan Sabha in Shimoga, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,63,206 registered voters. The current MLA is Channabasappa (chenni) (BJP), elected in 2023 by 27,674 votes (15.4%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 77% of the seat profile. For general elections, Shimoga sits within the Shimoga Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 282 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Karnataka politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Shimoga.
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