Gear up for the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly elections in 2026 with our dedicated news and analysis hub. Kerala's upcoming polls promise intense contests and significant political drama. Stay updated from the official election notification to the final results. Explore comprehensive profiles of all 140 constituencies, track candidate nominations, and read expert breakdowns of party manifestos. We offer extensive coverage of campaign trails and shifting political dynamics.

Election Schedule

Last date for nominations	23-03-2026, Monday
Last date for withdrawal of nominations	26-03-2026, Thursday
Date of poll	09-04-2026, Thursday
Counting of votes	04-05-2026, Monday
Detail Schedule

Voter Turnout

Overall voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1957

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Voter Turnout (Female)

Overall female voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Voter turnout (Male)

Overall male voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Polling Stations

Overall number of polling stations in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Total Electors

Overall number of electors (those registered to vote) in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977.

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Electorate sex ratio

Number of female voters per 1000 male voters in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Total Contestants

Total number of candidates in Kerala Assembly elections since 1982

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Female Contestants

Total number of women contesting in Kerala Assembly elections since 1982

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Female Winners

Total number of winning women candidates in Kerala Assembly elections since 1965

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Forfeited Deposits

Total number of forfeited deposits in Kerala Assembly elections since 1970

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Games

Dive into the election spirit — play the game for exciting challenges, fun moments, and a dose of Bihar election buzz!

Result Rewind

Go back in time and test your knowledge of Bihar election results with our very own EVM game.

Kursi Catcher

Elections are about winning seats (kursi in Hindi). Can you fill your ballot box with the 243 kursis of Bihar?

Election Games

Kursi Catcher

Result Rewind

KERALA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026

ELECTION PROFILE

No. of states/UTs	1
Total seats	140
General seats	124
Reserved for SCs	14
Reserved for STs	2
Population estimate	3.34 crore
Total electors	2.71 crore
General electors	2.71 crore
Third Gender electors	273
Young electors (18-19 years)	4.25 lakh
Service electors	54,052
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) electors	2.44 lakh
Senior citizen (85+) electors	2.04 lakh
Polling Stations	30,471
Term of Assembly ends	23.05.2026

Assembly cons. Results

Cons. name	2021	2016	2011
Manjeshwar	IUML	IUML	MUL
Kasaragod	IUML	IUML	MUL
Udma	CPIM	CPIM	CPIM
Kanhangad	CPI	CPI	CPI
Trikaripur	CPIM	CPIM	CPIM
Payyannur	CPIM	CPIM	CPIM
Kalliasseri	CPIM	CPIM	CPIM
Taliparamba	CPIM	CPIM	CPIM
Irikkur	INC	INC	INC
Azhikode	CPIM	IUML	MUL