In Karnataka peaceful polling has been reported for the legislative Assembly, which concluded at 6.00 pm. The Office of the Chief Electoral officer has informed that over 60 percent voter turnout was reported till 5.00 pm. After a brief period of lukewarm response, the polling picked up once again after 3.00 pm in various parts of the state. The reports said that apart from a few minor untoward incidents, the polling went on peacefully.

Important candidates in the fray are Chief Minister Jagadish Shetter, Deputy Chief Ministers R Ashoka and K S Eshwarappa from BJP, former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC State President G Parameshwar, former Union minister of State for Information and Broadcasting M H Ambareesh from Congress and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, former minister in the state H D Revanna from JD(S). The former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is contesting from Karnataka Janatha Party. There are retired IAS, IPS and other service officers are also contesting in the election this time. Many film stars are also in fray. Total candidates in fray are 2940 out of which 2770 are male and 170 are female candidates.