INC
ADMKCPIJD(S)The table below lists Indian National Congress (INC) candidates, their total votes, vote share and final position in Chikmagalur Lok Sabha Constituency in Karnataka.
| Election year | Candidate Name | Votes Received | Vote Share (%) | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | B L Shankar | 267,719 | 32.68 | 2 | Lost |
| 1999 | D.M.Putte Gowda | 294,193 | 41.16 | 2 | Lost |
| 1998 | M.Veerappa Moily | 263,641 | 36.69 | 2 | Lost |
| 1996 | D K Taradevi Siddartha | 191,798 | 30.2 | 2 | Lost |
| 1991 | D.K. Tharadevi (W) | 217,309 | 42.77 | 1 | Won |
| 1989 | D.M.Putte Gowda | 303,195 | 51.78 | 1 | Won |
| 1984 | D. K. Taradevi | 268,912 | 61.8 | 1 | Won |
| 1977 | D. B. Chandre Gowda | 208,239 | 59.17 | 1 | Won |