Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Candidate List 2026: Ward Wise Candidates
Check the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Candidate List 2026 for ward-wise candidates contesting in municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats. The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has revised the urban local body election schedule, including the nomination process in four local bodies. This page explains how to check the final candidate list, identify candidates by ward and access official election notifications.
AP Municipal Candidate List 2026: Overview
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- Election: Urban Local Body Election 2026
- Local bodies covered: 100 under the announced programme
- Municipal corporations: 13
- Municipalities: 77
- Nagar panchayats: 10
- Final candidate list: Scheduled for October 25, 2026, after 3:00 PM
- Polling date: November 1, 2026
- Counting date: November 3, 2026
- Official website: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission
Candidate names and party affiliations should be verified against the final official list issued by the election authorities.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Candidate List 2026 Latest Update
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission revised the election schedule for 100 urban local bodies following directions from the Supreme Court. Under the revised programme, polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, and counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The nomination process was reopened on October 23 and 24 in specified wards of Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Rajampet Municipality, as well as all 32 wards of Mydukur Municipality. The scrutiny of fresh nominations is scheduled for October 25, followed by withdrawal of nominations from candidates who filed during the extended period until 3:00 PM.
The final list of contesting candidates for the announced 100 urban local bodies is scheduled to be published after 3:00 PM on October 25, 2026. Check the official notification for the published list and any further changes.
AP Municipal Election 2026 Important Dates
| Election Activity | Date or Status |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | October 23–24, 2026 |
| Scrutiny of fresh nominations | October 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM |
| Withdrawal deadline for fresh nominees | October 25, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Final list of contesting candidates | October 25, 2026, after 3:00 PM |
| Polling | November 1, 2026, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Repoll, if required | November 2, 2026 |
| Counting of votes | November 3, 2026, scheduled from 8:00 AM |
Dates are based on the revised election programme reported in October 2026. Refer to the latest official notification for any subsequent changes.
Wards Where the Nomination Process Was Reopened
The Commission allowed fresh nominations in selected wards of three urban local bodies and in all wards of Mydukur Municipality. The affected wards are listed below.
| Urban Local Body | Affected Wards |
|---|---|
| Kadapa Municipal Corporation | 6, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 24, 31, 34, 52 and 55 |
| Rajampet Municipality | 6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 |
| Mydukur Municipality | All 32 wards |
| Tirupati Municipal Corporation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 55, 56, 57, 59, 65 and 66 |
The revised process was introduced to give eligible candidates another opportunity to file nominations in the specified wards. The final contesting-candidate list may differ from earlier provisional lists.
How to Check the Andhra Pradesh Ward-Wise Candidate List 2026
- Visit the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Look for the Urban Local Body Election 2026 notification or candidate list.
- Select the relevant municipal corporation, municipality or nagar panchayat.
- Open the final list of contesting candidates or the notification published by the Returning Officer.
- Find your ward number and check the candidate names and party affiliations listed in the official document.
- For the four local bodies with an extended nomination process, verify the revised list rather than relying on an older list.
Official Candidate List Link
Open Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website
If a direct candidate-list link is not displayed, use the election notification section or contact the relevant Returning Officer or municipal election office.
What Details Are Included in the Candidate List?
The final contesting-candidate list published by the election authorities may contain the following information, depending on the document format:
- Municipal corporation, municipality or nagar panchayat name.
- Ward number and relevant election details.
- Name of each contesting candidate.
- Party affiliation, where recorded in the official list.
- Election symbol and other details, where included.
- Any official correction or revised candidate notification.
Use the final list published by the election authority as the reference for candidate names. Do not treat nomination filings as proof that a person is a final contesting candidate.
Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats
The announced election programme covers 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh: 13 municipal corporations, 77 municipalities and 10 nagar panchayats. Candidate lists may be published separately for each local body and ward.
When searching for a candidate, confirm the exact local body and ward number. Similar names or ward numbers in different municipalities should not be treated as the same contest.
Candidate List vs Election Result
The candidate list identifies the people contesting an election. It does not show who has won. The final winner list becomes available after polling, counting and official declaration of results.
- Candidate list: Names of eligible candidates contesting each ward.
- Voting updates: Polling information and official turnout figures, when released.
- Election result: Winning candidates and other result details after official declaration.
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, and counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Do not publish winners before the official results are declared.
Official Source
For accurate candidate information, use the official election authority:
- Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) — official election notifications, schedules and candidate-list information published by the Commission.
Candidate names, party affiliations and ward details should be updated from official documents once the final list is published.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the AP Municipal Election Candidate List 2026 be released?
The final list of contesting candidates is scheduled to be published on October 25, 2026, after 3:00 PM under the revised election programme.
Where can I check the ward-wise candidate list?
Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website at https://sec.ap.gov.in/ and check the relevant urban local body election notification or final candidate list.
Which wards have a revised nomination process?
The revised process covers specified wards of Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Rajampet Municipality, along with all 32 wards of Mydukur Municipality.
When will Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 polling take place?
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, according to the revised programme.
Does the candidate list show the election winner?
No. The candidate list shows who is contesting. Winning candidates can be identified only after the votes are counted and the results are officially declared.
When will the election results be counted?
Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM, subject to the latest official instructions.
