AP Municipal Election 2026 – 2021 vs 2026 Results Comparison
The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 provides an opportunity to compare the performance of political parties with the previous urban local body elections held in 2021. In the 2021 municipal elections, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) secured the largest number of ward seats, followed by Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The 2026 results will show whether the political balance in Andhra Pradesh urban local bodies has changed.
Counting for the 2026 municipal elections is scheduled for 3 November 2026 from 8:00 AM. This article compares the available 2021 party-wise ward results with the reported 2026 election position. The final 2026 party tally will be updated after official results are declared.
AP Municipal Election 2026 – Key Details
Previous Election: 2021
Current Election: 2026
2026 Polling Date: 1 November 2026
2026 Counting Date: 3 November 2026
Counting Time: 8:00 AM onwards
2021 Declared Ward Results in Comparison Dataset: 3,120
2026 Reported Unopposed Ward/Division Candidates: 726
2026 Final Party-Wise Tally: Awaited
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2021 Results – Party Wise
The available 2021 ward-wise results dataset records 3,120 declared ward results across the urban local bodies covered in that dataset. YSRCP won 2,556 seats, while TDP secured 429 seats. Independent candidates won 90 seats.
| Political Party | Ward Seats Won (2021) |
|---|---|
| YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) | 2,556 |
| Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | 429 |
| Independent Candidates | 90 |
| Jana Sena Party (JSP) | 30 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 7 |
| Communist Party of India (CPI) | 4 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 2 |
| Other Registered Party | 1 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 1 |
| Total | 3,120 |
AP Municipal Election 2026 – Party Wise Results
The 2026 election results are scheduled to be declared from 3 November. The following table will be updated with the final number of ward seats won by each party. Reported unopposed ward and division candidates are shown separately and should not be treated as a complete final party tally.
| Political Party | 2021 Seats | 2026 Seats | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSRCP | 2,556 | Pending | Awaited |
| TDP | 429 | Pending | Awaited |
| Independent | 90 | Pending | Awaited |
| JSP | 30 | Pending | Awaited |
| BJP | 7 | Pending | Awaited |
| CPI | 4 | Pending | Awaited |
| CPM | 2 | Pending | Awaited |
| Other Registered Party | 1 | Pending | Awaited |
| Congress | 1 | Pending | Awaited |
2021 vs 2026 – Main Election Comparison
| Election Detail | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Election Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Largest Party by Ward Seats | YSRCP | Awaiting Results |
| YSRCP Ward Seats | 2,556 | Pending |
| TDP Ward Seats | 429 | Pending |
| Declared Ward Results in Comparison Dataset | 3,120 | Final tally awaited |
| Unopposed Ward/Division Candidates | 17 | 726 reported |
| Mayor/Chairperson Election Method | Elected by ward members | Direct election by voters |
Important: The 2021 comparison dataset records 3,120 declared ward results, while the 2026 election covers a different set of urban bodies and ward boundaries. The 2026 reported unopposed figure of 726 is not the final total of seats won by any one party.
What Changed in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
There are important structural differences between the 2021 and 2026 urban local body elections:
- Ward strength: The number of wards and corporation divisions has changed in several municipal corporations after delimitation.
- Direct election: In 2026, voters directly elect the Mayor of a municipal corporation and the Chairperson of a municipality or nagar panchayat.
- 2021 method: In the 2021 election, elected ward members chose the Mayor or Chairperson.
- Separate ballots: The 2026 election uses separate ballots for ward members and the Mayor/Chairperson.
- Unopposed candidates: A reported 726 ward and division candidates were elected unopposed in 2026.
2021 vs 2026 – YSRCP Performance
YSRCP was the largest party in the 2021 ward results dataset, winning 2,556 of the 3,120 declared ward seats. Its 2026 performance will be measured against this previous result after the official counting figures are available. The comparison should consider both contested ward victories and separately declared unopposed seats.
2021 vs 2026 – TDP Performance
TDP won 429 ward seats in the 2021 comparison dataset. The 2026 election will show whether the party has increased its presence across municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats. The final comparison will include its ward wins and separate Mayor/Chairperson results.
How to Compare the Final 2021 and 2026 Results?
- Compare the total ward seats won by each party in both elections.
- Check the party-wise results for each municipal corporation.
- Compare municipality and nagar panchayat results separately.
- Review the change in ward strength after delimitation.
- Compare Mayor and Chairperson posts separately because the election method changed.
- Keep unopposed seats separate from contested ward victories.
How to Check AP Municipal Election Results 2026?
For the latest 2026 ward-wise results, visit the AP Municipal Election Result Tracker. For official notifications and declarations, visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
The 2021 party-wise comparison is based on the available Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Results 2021 dataset.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which party won the most seats in AP Municipal Election 2021?
YSRCP won the highest number of ward seats in the available 2021 comparison dataset, with 2,556 seats.
2. How many seats did TDP win in 2021?
TDP won 429 ward seats in the available 2021 dataset.
3. How many seats did YSRCP win in 2021?
YSRCP won 2,556 ward seats in the available 2021 dataset.
4. When will AP Municipal Election 2026 results be declared?
Counting is scheduled to begin on 3 November 2026 at 8:00 AM.
5. How many candidates were elected unopposed in 2026?
The available 2026 election tracker reports 726 ward members and corporation division candidates elected unopposed. This figure is separate from the final party-wise tally.
6. What is the biggest difference between the 2021 and 2026 municipal elections?
One major change is the election method for Mayor and Chairperson posts. In 2021, elected ward members chose these office holders; in 2026, voters directly elect them.
Disclaimer
The 2021 party-wise figures are based on a published ward results dataset recording 3,120 declared results. The 2026 final party-wise results are not yet available in this pre-counting version. The reported 726 unopposed ward and division candidates are shown separately and should not be interpreted as a party-wise result. Final 2026 figures and comparisons must be verified against official State Election Commission declarations. Differences in ward boundaries, number of bodies and election procedures should be considered when comparing the two elections.
