BJP candidate and former minister Kumar Bangarappa has defeated sitting MLA, JD(S) candidate and his brother Madhu Bangarappa.
BJP has so far won six seats and Congress has won one, in the district.
The six constituencies BJP has won include Shivamogga urban, Shivamogga rural, Soraba, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli and Sagara.
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