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| Turnout | 78.27% ( 2.27pp) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Legislative Assembly elections were conducted in Kerala on 9 April 2026 to elect 140 members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 4 May 2026.
Background[edit | edit source]
The tenure of Kerala Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 23 May 2026.[2] The previous assembly elections were held in April 2021. After the election, the incumbent Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front formed the state government again after winning 99 out of 140 seats in the assembly, with Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as the Chief Minister.[3][4]
Schedule[edit | edit source]
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Kerala Legislative Assembly election on 15 March 2026.[5]
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | 16 March 2026 |
| Last date for filing nominations | 23 March 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | 24 March 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal of nomination | 26 March 2026 |
| Date of polling | 9 April 2026 |
| Date of counting of votes | 4 May 2026 |
| Deadline for completion of the election process | 6 May 2026 |
Voter statistics[edit | edit source]
This is the first election held after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll. The total number of voters in the state is 27,142,952, which includes 13,220,811 male, 13,921,868 female, and 273 transgender voters.[1]
Electoral history[edit | edit source]
There are 140 constituencies in Kerala, spread across 14 districts, based on the Delimitation Commission of 2002. These 140 constituencies had a major demarcation with many present in the 2006 elections becoming non-existent and newer ones coming into existence.[6]
| Assembly election result by alliance | ||||||
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| Election | Seats won | Ruling coalition | Majority | |||
| LDF | UDF | NDA | Others | |||
| 2011 | 68 | 72 | 0 | 0 | UDF | 4 |
| 2016 | 91 | 47 | 1 | 1 | LDF | 44 |
| 2021 | 99 | 41 | 0 | 0 | LDF | 58 |
Parties and alliances[edit | edit source]
Left Democratic Front[edit | edit source]
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is an alliance of left-wing political parties led by Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Indian state of Kerala.
| Left Democratic Front | |||||||
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| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats | |||
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| Communist Party of India | 
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M. V. Govindan | 77 | |||
| Communist Party of India | 
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Binoy Viswam | 24 | |||
| Kerala Congress | 
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Jose K. Mani | 12 | |||
| Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar | 
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Thomas K. Thomas | 3 | ||||
| Rashtriya Janata Dal | 
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M. V. Shreyams Kumar | 3 | |||
| Indian Socialist Janata Dal | 
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Mathew T. Thomas | 1 | |||
| Kerala Congress | 
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K. B. Ganesh Kumar | 1 | ||||
| Indian National League | 
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Ahamed Devarkovil | 1 | ||||
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Kadannappalli Ramachandran | 1 | ||||
| Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist) | _Flag.png){kind=small}
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Kovoor Kunjumon | 1 | ||||
| Independent | 16 | ||||||
| Total | 140 | ||||||
United Democratic Front[edit | edit source]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is the Indian National Congress-led alliance of political parties in the Indian state of Kerala.
| United Democratic Front | |||||||
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| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | 
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Sunny Joseph | 92 | |||
| Indian Union Muslim League | 
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Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal | 26 | |||
| Kerala Congress |
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P. J. Joseph | 8[8] | |||
| Revolutionary Socialist Party | 
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Shibu Baby John | 4 | |||
| Kerala Congress |
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Anoop Jacob | 1 | ||||
| Revolutionary Marxist Party of India | 
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N. Venu[9] | 1 | ||||
| Communist Marxist Party | 
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C. P. John | 1 | ||||
| Independent | 7 | ||||||
| Total | 140 | ||||||
National Democratic Alliance[edit | edit source]
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is an Indian multi-party political alliance, led by the country's biggest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party.
| National Democratic Alliance | |||||||
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| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats | |||
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| Bharatiya Janata Party | 
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar | 98[10][11] | |||
| Bharath Dharma Jana Sena | 
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Thushar Vellapally | 22[12][13] | |||
| Twenty20 Party | 
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Sabu M. Jacob | 19[lower-alpha 1] | |||
| Independent | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 140 | ||||||
Others[edit | edit source]
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats | |
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| Bahujan Samaj Party | 
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J Sudhakaran IAS (Retd) | 55 | |
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Vinod Mathew Wilson[17] | 53 | |
| Social Democratic Party of India | 
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CPA Latheef | 34 | ||
| Socialist Unity Centre of India | 
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30 | ||
| Democratic Human Rights Movement Party | 9 | ||||
| Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Red Star | 4 | ||||
| Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) | 3 | ||||
| Janam Rashtriya Party | 3 | ||||
| Ambedkarite Party of India | 2 | ||||
| Equality Party of India | 2 | ||||
| All India Hindustan Congress Party | 1 | ||||
| Bahujan Dravida Party | 1 | ||||
| Bharatheeya Jawan Kisan Party | 1 | ||||
| Indian Gandhiyan Party | 1 | ||||
| Nationalist Congress Party | 1 | ||||
| Rashtravadi Janata Party | 1 | ||||
| Republican Party of India | 1 | ||||
| Socialist Party | 1 | ||||
| Socialist Republican Party | 1 | ||||
| The Future India Party | 1 | ||||
| Independent | 258 | ||||
Campaign[edit | edit source]
Left Democratic Front[edit | edit source]
In February 2026, the Left Democratic Front organized "Vikasana Munnetta Jadha" ("Development Advancement March"), a political march aimed at highlighting the developmental achievements of the incumbent government.[18] On 10 March, the LDF released its campaign slogan for the assembly election, "Mattarund LDF Allathe?" (Who else but LDF?).[19] On 17 March, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan kick-started his election campaign from his home constituency, Dharmadam.[20] On 2 April, the LDF released its election manifesto.[21]
Key Promises
- A 60-point programme containing 950 proposals to create a "Nava Kerala" ("New Kerala").
- Eradicating absolute poverty by uplifting 5 lakh families.
- Increase in social welfare pension from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000.
- Assured job opportunities for youth educated in Kerala through campus placements.
- "Back to Campus" scheme for skill enhancement.
- Ensuring 50% women's work force participation.
- Rapid transit systems in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.
- Timely completion of the Sabarimala Railway.
United Democratic Front[edit | edit source]
On 6 February, Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan launched the ''Puthuyuga Yathra",[22] (March into a New Era), marking the beginning of the United Democratic Front election campaign. The march began at Kumbla in Kasaragod and concluded at Thiruvananthapuram on 7 March. The closing event was inaugurated by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who announced five poll-promises.[23] On 15 March, the UDF released its campaign slogan "Keralam Jayikkum, UDF Nayikkum"[24] ("Kerala will win, and UDF will lead"). On 2 April, Chief Minister of Telangana Revanth Reddy released the UDF election manifesto, focusing on "Indira guarantees", named after Indira Gandhi.[25]
Key Promises
- Monthly allowance of ₹1,000 for college-going girls
- Increase in social welfare pension from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000
- Interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh for young entrepreneurs
- Dedicated department for senior citizens' welfare are protection.
- Free bus travel for women in KSRTC buses.
- "Oommen Chandy Health Insurance" scheme providing ₹25 lakh coverage per household.
National Democratic Alliance[edit | edit source]
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance released their campaign slogan "Marathathu Ini Marum",[26] ("What never changed will change now"). On 6 March 2026, the Kerala BJP, led by its state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, organized a public interaction and mega adalat in Dharmadam constituency, represented by Pinarayi Vijayan.[27] On 11 March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the BJP's official campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections from Kochi.[28] On 31 March, BJP national president Nitin Nabin released the NDA manifesto .[29]
Key Promises
- "Bhakshya-Arogya Suraksha Card" providing monthly ₹2,500 support to women from poor and Below Poverty Line households.
- ₹3,000 monthly social welfare pension for women heads of poor households, widows, and senior citizens
- 20,000 liters of free water supply per household per month
- Two free LPG cylinders annually for poor households during Onam and Christmas
- Establishment of an AIIMS.
- High-speed railway network connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur districts.
Candidates[edit | edit source]
CPI(M) released the first list of 81 candidates on 15 March 2026.[30] CPI released the first list of 25 candidates on 15 March 2026.[31] ISJD released the first list of 3 candidates on 16 March 2026.[32] KC(M) released the first list of 12 candidates on 16 March 2026.[33] NCP(SP) released the first list of 3 candidates on 16 March 2026.[34] RJD released the first list of 3 candidates on 18 March 2026.[35]
RSP released the first list of 4 candidates on 16 March 2026.[36] INC released the first list of 55 candidates on 17 March 2026;[37] the second list of 37 candidates on 19 March 2026.[38] IUML released the first list of 25 candidates on 17 March 2026.[39] KC released the first list of 8 candidates on 17 March 2026.[8]
BJP released the first list of 47 candidates on 16 March 2026;[10] the second list of 39 candidates on 19 March 2026.[11] Twenty20 Party released the first list of 4 candidates on 16 March 2026;[14] second and third list of total 8 candidates on 17 March 2026.[15][16] BDJS released the first list of 12 candidates on 16 March 2026;[12] the second list of 11 candidates on 19 March 2026.[13]
Election[edit | edit source]
| District wise map of Kerala | Voter turnout | ||
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| District | % | ||
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Kasargod | 79.11 | |
| Kannur | 78.60 | ||
| Wayanad | 78.81 | ||
| Kozhikode | 81.36 | ||
| Malappuram | 79.82 | ||
| Palakkad | 80.54 | ||
| Thrissur | 77.10 | ||
| Ernakulam | 79.76 | ||
| Idukki | 77.15 | ||
| Kottayam | 74.56 | ||
| Alappuzha | 77.40 | ||
| Pathanamthitta | 70.76 | ||
| Kollam | 76.27 | ||
| Thiruvananthapuram | 77.10 | ||
| Kerala | 78.27 | ||
Surveys and polls[edit | edit source]
Opinion polls[edit | edit source]
| Polling agency | Date published | Sample size | Margin of error | LDF | UDF | NDA | Lead | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrize | 6 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 62–68 | 67–73 | 5–8 | 1–3 | [40] |
| Poll Tracker | 6 April 2026 | 23,800 | ±3% | 55–60 | 76–85 | 1–3 | 6–15 | [41] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 6 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 63–73 | 64–74 | 1–5 | Hung | [42] |
| News Malayalam 24x7 | 5 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 78–90 | 50–62 | 0–5 | 8–20 | [43] |
| BIG TV 24x7 Malayalam | 5 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 64 | 74 | 2 | 4 | [44] |
| Mathrubhumi-CORE | 4 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 68–78 | 62–72 | 0–2 | Hung | [45] |
| Lok Poll | 3 April 2026 | 36,400 | ±3% | 58–62 | 77–81 | 1–2 | 7–11 | [46] |
| Manorama News-CVoter | 31 March 2026 | 89,693 | ±3% | 57–69 | 69–81 | 1–5 | 1–11 | [47] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 30 March 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 64–70 | 67–73 | 1–5 | 1–3 | [48] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 23 March 2026 | 5,146 | ±3% | 71 | 67 | 2 | 1 | [49] |
| IANS-Matrize | 15 March 2026 | 12,015 | ±3% | 61–71 | 58–69 | 0–2 | 1 | [50] |
| Polling agency | Date published | Sample size | Margin of error | LDF | UDF | NDA | Lead | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrize | 6 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 39% | 42% | 15% | 3% | [40] |
| Poll Tracker | 6 April 2026 | 23,800 | ±3% | 37.5–39.8% | 42.8–44.2% | 13.5–14.8% | 3–6.7% | [41] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 6 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 38.7% | 39.7% | 16.1% | 1% | [42] |
| News Malayalam 24x7 | 5 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 43.2–45.8% | 40–42.2% | 11.8–14.2% | 1–5.8% | [43] |
| Lok Poll | 3 April 2026 | 36,400 | ±3% | 39–41% | 42–44% | 14–16% | 1–5% | [46] |
| Manorama News-CVoter | 31 March 2026 | 89,693 | ±3% | 36% | 39% | 17% | 3% | [47] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 30 March 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 37.9% | 39.7% | 15.3% | 1.8% | [48] |
| Network18-Vote Vibe | 23 March 2026 | 5,146 | ±3% | 36.5% | 36.6% | 14.9% | 0.1% | [49] |
| IANS-Matrize | 15 March 2026 | 12,015 | ±3% | 42–43% | 41–42% | 12–13% | 0–2% | [50] |
Exit polls[edit | edit source]
| Polling agency | Date published | Sample size | Margin of error | LDF | UDF | NDA | Lead | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Chanakya | 30 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 55–73 | 60–78 | 3–11 | Hung | [51] |
| Manorama News-CVoter | 29 April 2026 | 28,848 | ±3% | 44–56 | 82–94 | 1–3 | 12–24 | [52] |
| Axis My India | 24,419 | ±3% | 47–57 | 83–93 | 0–3 | 13–23 | [53] | |
| Times Now-JVC | N/A | ±3% | 52–61 | 72–84 | 3–7 | 2–14 | [54] | |
| Chanakya Strategies | N/A | ±3% | 58–64 | 72–80 | 1–3 | 2–10 | [55] | |
| P-Marq | N/A | ±3% | 62–69 | 71–79 | 1–4 | 1–9 | [citation needed] | |
| Matrize | N/A | ±3% | 60–65 | 70–75 | 3–5 | 1–5 | [56] | |
| People's Pulse | N/A | ±3% | 55–65 | 75–85 | 0–3 | 5–15 | [55] | |
| People Insight | N/A | ±3% | 58–68 | 66–76 | 10–14 | 1–6 | [55] | |
| Journo Mirror | N/A | ±3% | 55–65 | 65–80 | 0–5 | 1–20 | [55] |
| Polling agency | Date published | Sample size | Margin of error | LDF | UDF | NDA | Lead | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Chanakya | 30 April 2026 | N/A | ±3% | 38% | 40% | 20% | 2% | [51] |
| Manorama News-CVoter | 29 April 2026 | 28,848 | ±3% | 38% | 43% | 14% | 5% | [52] |
| Axis My India | 24,419 | ±3% | 39% | 44% | 14% | 5% | [53] | |
| Matrize | N/A | ±3% | 39.5% | 41.7% | 14% | 2.2% | [56] | |
| P-Marq | N/A | ±3% | 38% | 42% | 15% | 4% | [citation needed] |
Results[edit | edit source]
Results by alliance or party[edit | edit source]
| Alliance/ Party | Popular vote | Seats | ||||||||
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| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | |||||
| Left Democratic Front | Communist Party of India | 77 | ||||||||
| Communist Party of India | 24 | |||||||||
| Kerala Congress | 12 | |||||||||
| Rashtriya Janata Dal | 3 | |||||||||
| Nationalist Congress Party | 3 | |||||||||
| Indian Socialist Janata Dal | 1 | |||||||||
| Indian National League | 1 | |||||||||
| Congress | 1 | |||||||||
| Kerala Congress | 1 | |||||||||
| Revolutionary Socialist Party | 1 | |||||||||
| Independents | 16 | |||||||||
| Total | 140 | |||||||||
| United Democratic Front | Indian National Congress | 92 | ||||||||
| Indian Union Muslim League | 26 | |||||||||
| Kerala Congress | 8 | |||||||||
| Revolutionary Socialist Party | 4 | |||||||||
| Kerala Congress | 1 | |||||||||
| Revolutionary Marxist Party of India | 1 | |||||||||
| Communist Marxist Party | 1 | |||||||||
| Independents | 7 | |||||||||
| Total | 140 | |||||||||
| NDA | Bharatiya Janata Party | 98 | ||||||||
| Bharath Dharma Jana Sena | 22 | |||||||||
| Twenty20 Party | 19 | |||||||||
| Independent | 1 | |||||||||
| Total | 140 | |||||||||
| Other parties | ||||||||||
| Independents | ||||||||||
| NOTA | ||||||||||
| Total | 100% | — | 140 | — | ||||||
Results by district[edit | edit source]
| District | Seats | ||||
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| LDF | UDF | NDA | Others | ||
| Kasaragod | 5 | ||||
| Kannur | 11 | ||||
| Wayanad | 3 | ||||
| Kozhikode | 13 | ||||
| Malappuram | 16 | ||||
| Palakkad | 12 | ||||
| Thrissur | 13 | ||||
| Ernakulam | 14 | ||||
| Idukki | 5 | ||||
| Kottayam | 9 | ||||
| Alappuzha | 9 | ||||
| Pathanamthitta | 5 | ||||
| Kollam | 11 | ||||
| Thiruvananthapuram | 14 | ||||
| Total | 140 |
Results by constituency[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
- 2025 Kerala local elections
- 2024 Indian general election in Kerala
- Elections in Kerala
- Politics of Kerala
References[edit | edit source]
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