Assembly constituency 13, reserved (ST), Nagaland
Pughoboto
Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP(RV)) won the 2023 election by 850 votes, taking 52.80% of the vote to Y Vikheho Swu (NDPP)'s 47.05%. Below is every result here since 2009.
Latest winnerLJP(RV)Dr Sukhato A Sema, 2023
Winner's vote share, 202352.80%runner-up 47.05%
Winning margin, 20238505.75% of votes cast
Elections on record3NPF 2, LJP(RV) 1
Result by result
| Year | House | Seat | Winner | Votes | Runner-up | Votes | Margin | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Assembly | Pughoboto Seat 13 | Dr Sukhato A Sema LJP(RV) | 7,808 52.8% | Y Vikheho Swu NDPP | 6,958 47.0% | 850 votes 5.75% | 92.1% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Pughoboto Seat 13 | Y. Vikheho Swu NPF | 6,258 50.0% | Dr. Sukhato A. Sema BJP | 6,188 49.5% | 70 votes 0.56% | 93.3% |
| 2013 | Assembly | Pughoboto Seat 13 | Y. Vikheho Swu NPF | 7,208 59.4% | Joshua Sumi INC | 4,922 40.6% | 2,286 votes 18.85% | 94.3% |
Source: Election Commission of India results, 2009 onwards.