Anantapur Municipal Election 2026: Ward Wise Election Updates & Results
Anantapur Municipal Corporation Election 2026 is being held as part of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body elections. The corporation has 62 wards following the latest ward redrawing. Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM. Counting is scheduled for November 3, from 8 AM. The Mayor post is reserved for BC (General), and voters will use a separate ballot paper to elect the Mayor directly.
Anantapur Municipal Election 2026: Overview
- Corporation: Anantapur Municipal Corporation
- Total wards: 62
- Reported ward candidates: 197
- Mayor post reservation: BC (General)
- Polling date: November 1, 2026
- Polling time: 7 AM to 5 PM
- Repoll, if required: November 2, 2026
- Counting date: November 3, 2026
- Counting time: From 8 AM
- Deputy Mayor election: Scheduled separately through the elected ward members
Anantapur Election 2026: Latest Voting Updates
Polling in Anantapur Municipal Corporation is scheduled for November 1, 2026, between 7 AM and 5 PM. If a repoll is required, it is scheduled for November 2. Vote counting is scheduled to begin on November 3 at 8 AM.
The nomination process concluded on October 18. According to a report published by The Hans India, election officials stated that 29 nominations were received for the Mayor post and 440 nominations were received for the 62 ward divisions. These are nomination figures, not the final number of contesting candidates.
The candidate directory currently lists 197 candidates across all 62 wards. Candidate names and party affiliations should be cross-checked with the final contesting-candidate list published by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
Anantapur Ward Wise Candidates List 2026
The available ward-wise directory lists candidates for all 62 divisions. It records 197 contestants in total. Below is a sample of the reported candidates in the first 10 wards. This is a third-party compiled directory and should not be treated as the final official list.
| Ward | Candidates | Reported Party Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | J Rajendra Prasad (TDP); Khaja Mohammad Shaikshavali (YSRCP); Shaik Abdul Azeez (Independent) |
| 2 | 7 | Chrishala Kullayamma (YSRCP); Devi Sirisala (Independent); Jaheeda Begum Khateeb (INC); Kasetty Savithri (Independent); S Surekha Sirisala (Independent); Singa Rayani Sarojamma (TDP); Vayala Sujatha (Independent) |
| 3 | 5 | Anke Kumaramma (Independent); Dasari Krishna Murthy (YSRCP); Kandukuri Radha (TDP); Puttappagari Sai Krishna (Jana Sena); Sompali Govinda Rajulu (Independent) |
| 4 | 3 | Chinnapareddy Kavitha (Independent); Dasari Kamala (TDP); Kothriki Pranathi Kothriki (YSRCP) |
| 5 | 2 | Kogatam Sree Devi (YSRCP); Ratnampalli Mohini Kalpanarani (TDP) |
| 6 | 4 | Dhanabanda Vedavathi (Independent); Kothareddy Padmavathi (YSRCP); Krishnam Prasanna Lakshmi (TDP); Utti Suguna (Independent) |
| 7 | 3 | B. Venkatesh (Independent); P. Sathish Gajapathi Raju (TDP); Payala Uday Kumar (YSRCP) |
| 8 | 2 | Giraka Krishnaveni (YSRCP); T. Swathi (TDP) |
| 9 | 2 | Bayapareddy Gari Radha (YSRCP); V. Naga Rathnamma (TDP) |
| 10 | 2 | Chakali Meena (CPI); T. Reddi Eswari (TDP) |
The full third-party directory includes the reported candidate names, party affiliations and reservation categories for all 62 wards. View the complete Anantapur ward-wise candidate list. Verify the final list against APSEC records before publishing corrections or declaring a candidate as officially confirmed.
Anantapur Mayor Election 2026
The Anantapur Municipal Corporation Mayor post is reserved for BC (General). The reservation is for the BC category and is not restricted to women. The Mayor is elected directly by voters using a separate second ballot paper, in addition to the ballot for the ward member.
The nomination process received 29 nominations for the Mayor post, according to the report by The Hans India. The final Mayor candidate list should be checked through the official election notification and final contesting-candidate records.
The Deputy Mayor is elected separately by the newly elected ward members, rather than directly by voters. The result tracker indicates November 5–6 as the scheduled period for this separate election; check the official schedule for confirmation.
Anantapur Municipal Election Results 2026
Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM. The result tracker currently shows 0 out of 62 wards declared, with the results awaited. Therefore, ward-wise winners, vote counts, winning margins and the 2026 party-wise tally are not yet available as declared results.
| Result Details | Status |
|---|---|
| Total wards | 62 |
| Majority mark | 32 |
| Ward results declared | 0/62 at the time checked |
| Ward-wise winners | Awaiting counting |
| Mayor result | Awaiting counting |
| Party-wise tally | Awaiting official declaration |
| Counting date | November 3, 2026 |
Anantapur Municipal Election 2021: Previous Results
In the 2021 Anantapur Municipal Corporation election, the corporation had 50 wards. The reported party-wise results were:
| Party | Seats in 2021 |
|---|---|
| YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) | 48 |
| Independent | 2 |
| Total | 50 |
These are historical 2021 results, not the 2026 outcome. The 2026 corporation has 62 wards after redrawing, so ward numbers from the two elections may not correspond directly.
How to Check Anantapur Election Results 2026
- Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Open the municipal corporation election results section.
- Select Anantapur Municipal Corporation.
- Choose the ward number to view the corporator result.
- Check the separate Mayor election result.
- Confirm the winning candidate, party, votes and margin from the official result record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Anantapur Municipal Election 2026 polling?
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM.
When will Anantapur Municipal Election results be declared?
Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM.
How many wards are there in Anantapur Municipal Corporation?
Anantapur Municipal Corporation has 62 wards in the 2026 election cycle.
How many candidates are contesting in Anantapur wards?
The available candidate directory lists 197 candidates across 62 wards. Confirm the final list with APSEC.
What is the reservation of Anantapur Mayor in 2026?
The Mayor post is reserved for BC (General).
Who won the Anantapur Municipal Election 2026?
The result tracker showed no declared ward results at the time checked. The winners will be known after counting and official declaration.
What is the majority mark in Anantapur Municipal Corporation?
The majority mark for a 62-ward corporation is 32.
Disclaimer
This article is prepared using available election reports and a third-party candidate and result directory. Candidate names, party affiliations and ward details are compiled information and may require correction against the final APSEC list. Nomination totals are not the same as final contesting-candidate totals. No 2026 winners or party tally are declared in this article before official counting results. Always verify final election information through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
