Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka received the highest number of preferential votes in Matara District while Vajira Abeywardena of the UNP came a close second.
However, the UPFA won seat seats in the district. Chandima Weerakkodi received the highest number of preferential votes.
Galle preferences:
UPFA
Chandima Weerakkodi – 114851
Ramesh Pathirana – 105434
Nishantha Muthuhettigama – 75994
Manusha Nanayakkara 73387
Geetha Kumarasinghe – 63955
Mohan de Silva – 53070
UNP
Gayantha Karunathilaka – 149573
Vajira Abeywardena – 142874
Bandulal Bandarigoda – 66978
Vijepala Hettiarachchi – 53413
