AP Local Body Election Live Updates 2026
Andhra Pradesh Local Body Election 2026 polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, across 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Voting is scheduled from 7 AM to 5 PM in 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats. Around 99.36 lakh voters are eligible to participate. This page covers important election-day developments, polling arrangements, voter information and the counting schedule.
AP Local Body Election 2026 – Live Highlights
- Polling date: November 1, 2026
- Polling time: 7 AM to 5 PM
- Total ULBs notified: 100
- ULBs going to polls: 92
- Municipal corporations: 13
- Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats: 79
- Eligible voters: 99,36,014
- Counting date: November 3, 2026
- Counting time: 8 AM onwards
- Repolling, if required: November 2, 2026
AP Municipal Election Live Updates – November 1, 2026
The following timeline highlights important developments for election day. It will be updated as verified information becomes available. Polling percentage figures and constituency-level incidents should only be added after confirmation from election authorities or reliable reporting.
Before 7:00 AM – Polling preparations
Polling staff and election materials were dispatched to designated polling locations. Voters were advised to verify their polling station and electoral roll details before voting.
7:00 AM – Scheduled polling begins
Voting is scheduled to begin across 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh.
During polling – Voter turnout updates
District-wise and ULB-wise turnout figures should be added here only when officially released or reliably confirmed. No unverified polling percentage is displayed.
5:00 PM – Scheduled polling closes
Polling is scheduled to conclude at 5 PM. Voters already in the queue should follow the instructions of polling officials.
November 2 – Repoll, if required
Repolling is scheduled for November 2 in locations where the election authority orders a fresh poll.
November 3 – Vote counting
Counting is scheduled to begin at 8 AM at 138 counting centres across the state.
How Many Voters Are Participating?
A total of 99,36,014 voters are eligible to participate in the current urban local body elections. The electorate includes 48,29,226 men, 51,05,345 women and 1,443 voters in other categories. Women voters outnumber men in this election.
| Voter Category | Eligible Voters |
|---|---|
| Male | 48,29,226 |
| Female | 51,05,345 |
| Other categories | 1,443 |
| Total | 99,36,014 |
Election Candidates and Seats
The current election covers mayoral, municipal chairperson, corporator and ward member positions. Several candidates have already been elected unanimously, while the remaining contested seats are going to polling.
| Election Detail | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Mayoral posts | 13 |
| Mayoral candidates | 153 |
| Corporator wards | 922 |
| Corporators elected unanimously | 118 |
| Corporator wards going to polls | 804 |
| Candidates contesting corporator posts | 3,073 |
| Municipal chairperson posts being contested | 70 |
| Chairperson candidates | 367 |
| Municipality and Nagar Panchayat wards going to polls | 2,382 |
| Ward member candidates | 6,669 |
Municipal Corporations Going to Polls
Polling is scheduled in the following 13 municipal corporations:
- Vizianagaram
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)
- Guntur
- Ongole
- Nellore
- Anantapur
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Chittoor
- Vijayawada
- Eluru
- Machilipatnam
- Tirupati
Unanimously Elected Urban Local Bodies
Eight ULBs have completed the election process unanimously, with all chairpersons and ward members elected without a contest. These include:
- Piduguralla
- Gurazala
- Dachepalli
- Darsi
- Allagadda
- Proddatur
- Rayachoti
- Kamalapuram
Some chairperson and ward member positions in other local bodies have also been decided unanimously. These uncontested selections should not be confused with the results of votes cast on November 1.
Polling Arrangements and Security
Election authorities have arranged polling staff, security personnel, CCTV monitoring and webcasting at designated locations. Reports ahead of polling stated that 36,351 police personnel would be deployed, along with reserve forces and Quick Reaction Teams. Sensitive and critical polling locations have been identified for additional monitoring.
Voters should follow polling staff instructions, maintain secrecy of their vote and report any election-related issue to the appropriate local election authority.
When Will AP Local Body Election Results Be Announced?
Counting of votes for the current Urban Local Body elections is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM. The counting process will take place at 138 centres. Final ward-wise and local-body-wise winners should be confirmed from official result declarations.
AP ULB Election Result Date
November 3, 2026 – Counting from 8:00 AM.
Repolling, if required, is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
How to Check AP Local Body Election Live Updates?
- Visit the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Open the relevant Urban Local Body election section.
- Check official notices and polling-related announcements.
- Use the voter portal to check available voter and polling station information.
- After counting begins, check official result declarations for winning candidates and ward-wise details.
Important Links
| AP State Election Commission | Official Website |
| APSEC Election Management System | Open Portal |
| APSEC Voter Portal | Voter Information |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is AP Local Body Election 2026 polling?
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM.
2. How many ULBs are going to polls?
Polling is scheduled in 92 ULBs, including 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
3. How many voters are eligible?
Approximately 99.36 lakh voters are eligible to participate.
4. When will counting take place?
Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM at 138 counting centres.
5. Are results available today?
The scheduled counting date is November 3. Do not treat polling-day reports or trends as final results.
6. Where can I check official election updates?
Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website at sec.ap.gov.in.
Disclaimer
This article is an election information and live-update tracker, not an official government publication. Figures and election arrangements are based on available reports and should be cross-checked with official APSEC announcements. Polling percentages, incidents, trends and winners will only be added when verified information becomes available.
Official source: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
