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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026

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Election Schedule

Keralam — Election schedule
Phase-wise dates & milestones
1 phase 140 total seats
Results will be declared on 4 May 2026
1
Single Phase
140 assembly seats
Voting 9 Apr 2026
Notification
16 Mar 2026
Nomination
23 Mar 2026
Scrutiny
24 Mar 2026
Withdrawal
26 Mar 2026
Voting
9 Apr 2026
Voting date
9 Apr 2026
Result date
4 May 2026
Notification
Nomination & scrutiny
Withdrawal
Result
Did namesake candidates swing three assembly seats in Kerala?In three constituencies in Kerala, independent candidates sharing names with candidates from major parties may have diverted enough votes to decide who won Kerala Elections 2026: Namesake independents secured more votes than the eventual victory margin in three constituencies (Pic: AI generated)

bt_logo2021 ELECTION RESULTS

2021
2016
PARTYSEATSVOTEVOTE %
CPI(M)62528850725.4
INC21523336425.1
CPI1715792357.6
IUML1517235938.3
OTH25700918933.6

Total 2.1cr votes were polled.

1097 candidates contested in 140 seats.

bt_logo2026 Constituency Wise Results

  • Constituency
  • Won/Leading
  • Party

bt_logoFAQs

When will the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 be held?
The Kerala Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in the single phase on April 9, 2026.
When will the results of Kerala Elections 2026 be declared?
The counting of votes and election results to be announced on May 4, 2026.
How many seats are there in the Kerala Assembly?
The Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats.
What is the majority mark in Kerala Assembly?
A party or alliance needs 71 seats to form the government in Kerala.
Who are the main contenders in Kerala Elections 2026?
The key alliances and parties include the Left Democratic Front led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), United Democratic Front headed by Congress, and the BJP.
Who is the main opposition leader in Kerala?
The Leader of Opposition is V. D. Satheesan from the Congress.
How many voters are eligible to vote in Kerala Elections 2026?
Over 2.7 crore voters are eligible to vote in the 2026 assembly elections.
What were the results of the previous (2021) Kerala elections?
In 2021, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 99 out of 140 seats and retained power, while the UDF became the main opposition.
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