Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026: Candidate Name and Party
Voters looking for the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 candidate name and party list can use this guide to review publicly reported party announcements and find official election information. Candidate details vary by municipal corporation, municipality, nagar panchayat and ward.
A report published by The South First on 16 October 2026 listed several candidates announced by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) for urban local body elections. The names below reproduce the candidates reported in that article. This is a reported party-announcement list, not a complete or final Election Commission list.
Election Information at a Glance
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- Election: Urban Local Body Elections 2026
- Candidate information: Party announcements and official contesting-candidate records
- Election authority: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC)
- Revised polling schedule reported: 1 November 2026
- Counting schedule reported: 3 November 2026
YSRCP Candidate Names and Party List 2026
The following table contains names reported in the party announcement coverage published on 16 October 2026. All candidates in this table were identified in that report as YSRCP candidates.
| Urban Local Body | Reported Candidate Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation | Kolagatla Sravani | YSRCP |
| Greater Visakhapatnam | Varudu Kalyani | YSRCP |
| Eluru Municipal Corporation | Ghanta Mohan Rao (GMR) | YSRCP |
| Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation | Lanka Jyothi | YSRCP |
| Ongole Municipal Corporation | Kuppam Prasad | YSRCP |
| Nellore Municipal Corporation | Anam Vijaykumar Reddy | YSRCP |
| Kadapa Municipal Corporation | Bandi Deepthi Reddy | YSRCP |
| Ichchapuram Municipality | Pilaka Rajyalakshmi | YSRCP |
| Palasa-Kasibugga Municipality | Thalasu Sripadma | YSRCP |
| Narsipatnam Municipality | Chintakayala Anitha | YSRCP |
| Yelamanchili Municipality | Boddapu Tulasi | YSRCP |
| Tuni Municipality | Pitla Rama Tulasi | YSRCP |
| Kovvur Municipality | Manne Padma | YSRCP |
| Ramachandrapuram Municipality | Chintapalli Nageswara Rao | YSRCP |
| Kondapalli Municipality | Nallamothu Tejaswini | YSRCP |
| Tenali Municipality | Maddali Seshachalam | YSRCP |
| Chirala Municipality | Dr. Istarla Sherly | YSRCP |
| Badvel Municipality | Rachapudi Venkata Saikrishna | YSRCP |
| Proddatur Municipality | Poreddy Narasimha Reddy | YSRCP |
| Pulivendula Municipality | YS Prameelamma | YSRCP |
| Madanapalle Municipality | Jinka Chalapathi | YSRCP |
| Yeleswaram Nagar Panchayat | Badireddy Ashalatha | YSRCP |
| Vuyyuru Nagar Panchayat | Paidimukkala Divya | YSRCP |
| Gurazala Nagar Panchayat | Polu Veera Reddy | YSRCP |
| Kanigiri Nagar Panchayat | Puli Shanthi Reddy | YSRCP |
| Buchireddypalem Nagar Panchayat | Shaik Shakeela Begum | YSRCP |
| Kamalapuram Nagar Panchayat | Marjula Kavitha | YSRCP |
These are names included in the cited report, not a guarantee that every person remained on the final contesting-candidate list after scrutiny, withdrawal and subsequent election directions. Check the latest official record for current status.
What About TDP, Jana Sena and BJP Candidates?
Reporting published on 16 October described the NDA seat-sharing arrangement among the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Seat allocation identifies which party is expected to contest a particular local body or seat; it does not, by itself, establish the individual candidate name.
- TDP: The reported alliance arrangement allocated several municipal corporation and municipality contests to TDP.
- Jana Sena: The party was allocated selected urban local bodies under the reported seat-sharing arrangement.
- BJP: The party was allocated selected contests, including mayoral contests in Rajamahendravaram and Anantapur in the report.
- YSRCP: The report published the candidate names reproduced in the table above.
For individual TDP, Jana Sena, BJP, Congress and independent candidates, use the latest official candidate record or a current party announcement. Do not treat seat-sharing information as a confirmed candidate list.
How to Verify Candidate Name and Party
- Visit the official APSEC website.
- Open the official voter portal: APSEC Voter Portal.
- Look for the Know Your Contesting Candidates service, if available.
- Select the district, urban local body and ward or division, as supported by the portal.
- Check the candidate name, party affiliation and election symbol in the latest available record.
- Review any revised notification before treating a party announcement as the final candidate list.
Revised Election Schedule
Following the nomination-related proceedings, reports published in October 2026 described a revised schedule for the affected urban local body elections.
| Election Activity | Reported Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | 23–24 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny and withdrawal process | 25 October 2026 |
| Polling | 1 November 2026 |
| Re-poll, if required | 2 November 2026 |
| Counting | 3 November 2026 |
Election dates and procedures may be changed by official orders. Confirm the current schedule through APSEC before making plans based on these dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the AP Municipal Election 2026 candidate list?
Start with the official APSEC website and voter portal. Look for the contesting-candidate service and select the relevant local body and ward.
2. Does this article contain every candidate in Andhra Pradesh?
No. It reproduces names reported in one published YSRCP announcement article. It is not a complete statewide candidate list or a final Election Commission record.
3. Are all candidates listed here from YSRCP?
Yes. The names in the table are identified as YSRCP candidates in the cited report. Verify their current status through the latest official list.
4. Does an NDA seat-sharing list confirm a candidate name?
No. Seat-sharing indicates which alliance party is allocated a contest. Individual candidate names require a separate party announcement or official contesting-candidate record.
5. Where can I check the latest polling schedule?
Check the official APSEC website for revised notifications, polling dates and counting instructions.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information. Candidate names are reproduced from a published news report dated 16 October 2026 and may not represent the final list after subsequent election procedures. Party announcements, seat-sharing arrangements and official contesting-candidate lists are different records. Always verify candidate status, party affiliation and election dates with APSEC or the relevant Returning Officer.
Official source: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
