# Ghaspani I Assembly constituency

Ghaspani I is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India.
Previously part of Dimapur district, it is now part of Chümoukedima district and Niuland district. It is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

## Members of the Legislative Assembly

| Year | Member | Party |
| 2003 | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | Naga People's Front |
| 2008 | Y. Hewoto Awomi | Indian National Congress |
| 2013 | Jacob Zhimomi | Independent |
| 2018 | Jacob Zhimomi | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2023 | Jacob Zhimomi | Bharatiya Janata Party |

## Election results

Vote share of winning candidates :
| 2023 | 2023 | 55.95% | 55.95% |
| 2018 | 2018 | 44.72% | 44.72% |
| 2013 | 2013 | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| 2008 | 2008 | 36.72% | 36.72% |
| 2003 | 2003 | 50.98% | 50.98% |
| 1993 | 1993 | 58.86% | 58.86% |
| 1989 | 1989 | 45.35% | 45.35% |
| 1987 | 1987 | 56.64% | 56.64% |
| 1982 | 1982 | 27.17% | 27.17% |
| 1977 | 1977 | 38.14% | 38.14% |
| 1974 | 1974 | 18.21% | 18.21% |

### Assembly Election 2023

2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | BJP | Jacob Zhimomi | 32,037 | 55.95 | 11.23 |
| | Independent | V. Phushika Aomi | 11,941 | 20.85 | |
| | JD(U) | Imsumongba Pongen | 8,228 | 14.37 | |
| | INC | Akavi N. Zhimomi | 4,513 | 7.88 | 5.02 |
| | NPF | Vikato Aye | 277 | 0.48 | |
| | NOTA | Nota | 264 | 0.46 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 20,096 | 35.10 | 30.13 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 57,260 | 75.97 | −2.97 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 75,372 | | 13.75 |
| | BJP hold | BJP hold | Swing | 11.23 | |

### Assembly Election 2018

2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | BJP | Jacob Zhimomi | 23,391 | 44.72 | |
| | Independent | Z. Kasheto Yeptho | 20,796 | 39.76 | |
| | AAP | Akavi N. Zhimomi | 6,233 | 11.92 | |
| | INC | Nagavito Sumi | 1,497 | 2.86 | |
| | NOTA | None of the Above | 387 | 0.74 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,595 | 4.96 | 2.96 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 52,304 | 78.94 | −8.83 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 66,259 | | 12.82 |
| | BJP gain from Independent | BJP gain from Independent | Swing | -6.28 | |

### Assembly Election 2013

2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Jacob Zhimomi | 26,287 | 51.00 | |
| | NPF | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 25,255 | 49.00 | 15.43 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,032 | 2.00 | −1.15 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 51,543 | 87.77 | 6.22 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 58,728 | | −0.34 |
| | Independent gain from INC | Independent gain from INC | Swing | 14.28 | |

### Assembly Election 2008

2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Y. Hewoto Awomi | 17,646 | 36.72 | 15.34 |
| | NPF | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 16,132 | 33.57 | −17.41 |
| | Independent | Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi | 14,456 | 30.08 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,514 | 3.15 | −26.45 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 48,054 | 81.86 | −0.95 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 58,926 | | 8.21 |
| | INC gain from NPF | INC gain from NPF | Swing | -14.26 | |

### Assembly Election 2003

2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 22,888 | 50.98 | |
| | INC | Dr. Kanito | 9,600 | 21.38 | |
| | JD(U) | Patrick | 7,846 | 17.48 | |
| | BJP | Viyiezo Makritsu | 4,560 | 10.16 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 13,288 | 29.60 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 44,894 | 82.50 | −13.62 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 54,453 | | 7.49 |
| | NPF gain from INC | NPF gain from INC | Swing | -7.88 | |

### Assembly Election 1998

1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Dr. V. Kanito | Unopposed | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | | | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 50,657 | | −0.17 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | | |

### Assembly Election 1993

1993 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Shikiho | 28,406 | 58.86 | 18.95 |
| | NPF | Razouvotuo | 19,856 | 41.14 | −4.21 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 8,550 | 17.72 | 12.27 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 48,262 | 96.12 | 28.50 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 50,744 | | 52.52 |
| | INC gain from NPF | INC gain from NPF | Swing | 13.51 | |

### Assembly Election 1989

1989 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 10,000 | 45.35 | |
| | INC | Shikiho Sema | 8,799 | 39.90 | −16.73 |
| | NPP | Z. Nihoto | 3,251 | 14.74 | −21.73 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,201 | 5.45 | −14.72 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 22,050 | 67.62 | 9.25 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 33,270 | | 1.05 |
| | NPF gain from INC | NPF gain from INC | Swing | -11.29 | |

### Assembly Election 1987

1987 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Shikiho Sema | 10,551 | 56.64 | 29.47 |
| | NPP | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 6,795 | 36.48 | |
| | NND | Tokuho Suneho | 1,283 | 6.89 | −9.97 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,756 | 20.16 | 12.87 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 18,629 | 58.37 | −2.79 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 32,923 | | 44.58 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | 29.47 | |

### Assembly Election 1982

1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Shikiho Sema | 3,665 | 27.17 | 17.47 |
| | Independent | L. Hekiye Yeptho | 2,681 | 19.88 | |
| | Independent | Nihoto Sema | 2,354 | 17.45 | |
| | NND | Niza | 2,274 | 16.86 | |
| | Independent | T. K. Giant | 1,217 | 9.02 | |
| | Independent | Adi Ritse | 944 | 7.00 | |
| | Independent | P. Temjen Jamir | 213 | 1.58 | |
| | Independent | Huchoveyi Chakhenang | 140 | 1.04 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 984 | 7.30 | 4.06 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 13,488 | 61.16 | −5.08 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 22,772 | | 86.52 |
| | INC gain from Independent | INC gain from Independent | Swing | -10.97 | |

### Assembly Election 1977

1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | K. Shikhu | 2,928 | 38.14 | |
| | UDA | Lhouvisier | 2,680 | 34.91 | 16.83 |
| | Independent | Yehovi | 1,093 | 14.24 | |
| | INC | Lhousao | 745 | 9.70 | |
| | Independent | Reubenson Ao | 231 | 3.01 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 248 | 3.23 | 3.10 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 7,677 | 66.25 | 5.12 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 12,209 | | 31.86 |
| | Independent hold | Independent hold | Swing | 19.93 | |

### Assembly Election 1974

1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Ghaspani I :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Lhouvisier | 995 | 18.21 | |
| | UDA | Niza Naleo | 988 | 18.08 | |
| | Independent | Nihoto Sema | 866 | 15.85 | |
| | Independent | Nithashe | 729 | 13.34 | |
| | NNO | Thepo Fuwheto | 711 | 13.01 | |
| | Independent | Vihot | 527 | 9.64 | |
| | Independent | Aphu | 447 | 8.18 | |
| | Independent | Vikhalie | 201 | 3.68 | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7 | 0.13 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 5,464 | 61.13 | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 9,259 | | |
| | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) |