The public campaigning for the bypolls in Bagalkot and Davangere South Assembly constituencies concluded on April 7, 2026. Key political figures, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, made last-minute efforts to attract voters. In Bagalkot, Siddaramaiah campaigned alongside Ministers Shivanand Patil and others for Congress candidate Umesh Meti, attending a convention of the Panchamasali Lingayat community. In contrast, the BJP's presence was less pronounced in Davangere, where former Ministers Govind Karjol and B. Sriramulu campaigned for their candidate Viranna Charantimath. D.K. Shivakumar led a roadshow in Davangere, supported by Minister M.C. Sudhakar and former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin, who campaigned for Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun. Notably, no prominent BJP leaders were seen campaigning in Davangere on the final day. The bypolls were called due to the passing of former Ministers H.Y. Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Polling will occur on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.