Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections 2026: Voting Today, November 1

Voting for the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body (ULB) Elections 2026 is taking place today, Sunday, November 1. Polling is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM across the urban local bodies going to the polls. Voters will elect municipal corporators, ward members, mayors and chairpersons in the relevant local bodies.

According to reports published on October 31, elections in eight urban local bodies have been completed unanimously for all chairperson and ward-member positions. Polling is therefore taking place in the remaining 92 urban local bodies. Counting of votes is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Voting Today: What Is Happening?

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission is conducting elections across municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats. The election process covers mayoral, chairperson, corporator and ward-member positions.

Polling is being held in 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats. Some seats and local bodies have already been decided unanimously, so voting is not required for those positions.

How Many Candidates Are Contesting?

These figures were reported ahead of polling. They describe the candidate positions and seats scheduled for voting, not the number of votes already cast.

How Many Voters Will Cast Their Votes?

A report published before polling stated that 99,36,014 voters were eligible to participate in the 92 urban local bodies going to the polls. The reported voter breakdown was:

• Male voters: 48,29,226
• Female voters: 51,05,345
• Other voters: 1,443

These are reported eligible-voter figures, not live turnout figures. Actual polling percentages should be checked through official election updates.

Polling Time and Important Instructions for Voters

Polling is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Voters should follow these instructions before visiting their polling station:

1. Check your name in the official electoral roll.
2. Confirm your polling station and ward details.
3. Carry an accepted voter identity document.
4. Reach the polling station during the notified polling hours.
5. Follow the instructions provided by polling officials.
6. Maintain order and avoid prohibited activities inside the polling premises.
7. Do not share unverified election information or rumours.

Voters who are already standing in the queue by 5:00 PM will be allowed to cast their vote, according to the reported polling arrangements.

Security Arrangements Across Andhra Pradesh

Authorities have made extensive security and monitoring arrangements for peaceful polling. Reports state that approximately 1.5 lakh election personnel have been deployed, along with police personnel and monitoring teams.

• 11,378 polling stations have been arranged.
• 36,351 police personnel are reported to be deployed.
• 12,666 CCTV cameras have been installed at polling stations.
• Webcasting arrangements have been made at selected sensitive locations.
• A centralised control room is monitoring the election process.

These arrangements are intended to maintain law and order and support transparent polling, particularly in areas where nomination-related disputes were reported earlier.

Why Were Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections Rescheduled?

The municipal election schedule was revised after the Supreme Court issued directions concerning complaints that some candidates had allegedly faced obstruction while filing nomination papers. The APSEC allowed fresh nominations in specified wards of four urban local bodies and revised the election timeline.

Fresh nominations were permitted on October 23 and 24 in designated wards of Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Tirupati Municipal Corporation, Rajampet Municipality and Mydukur Municipality. The revised schedule moved polling to November 1 and counting to November 3.

AP Municipal Election 2026: Polling and Counting Schedule

Where to Check Official AP Election Updates?

Voters and candidates should rely on the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission for official notifications, election schedules and candidate information.

• APSEC Official Website — election notifications and official announcements.
• APSEC Voter Portal — voter and contesting-candidate information, where available.
• APSEC Election Management System — election-related online services.

What Happens After Voting?

After polling concludes, election officials will secure the ballot boxes and complete the prescribed procedures. Repolling may be conducted on November 2 if ordered for any polling station. Counting is scheduled for November 3 from 8:00 AM. Results will determine the elected representatives for the relevant municipal positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

This article is prepared for general information based on reports available before polling on November 1, 2026. Candidate figures, voter numbers, polling arrangements and election schedules should be verified through official APSEC notifications. Any subsequent official revision will take precedence over information in this article.

Official source: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.