AP Municipal Election 2026: Ward Number-Wise Candidates
Voters searching for the AP Municipal Election 2026 ward number-wise candidates list can use the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) portals to check the latest available candidate information. The list should be checked separately for the relevant municipal corporation, municipality or nagar panchayat and ward number.
The final contesting candidates list is especially important because nomination scrutiny, withdrawals and revised instructions can affect who appears on the ballot. Always verify the latest record before relying on a candidate name or party affiliation.
AP Municipal Election 2026: Quick Information
- Election authority: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC)
- Urban local bodies: 100, including 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities or nagar panchayats
- Candidate list: Check the official voter portal
- Revised polling date: 1 November 2026
- Re-poll, if required: 2 November 2026
- Counting of votes: 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM
Official Ward-Wise Candidate List Links
Use these government portals to locate candidate information, election notifications and other relevant services.
- APSEC Official Website — check election notices and official announcements.
- APSEC Voter Portal — look for the Know Your Contesting Candidates service, where available.
- APSEC Election Management System — access available voter and election services.
Portal options and downloadable documents may vary. If a ward-wise PDF is not displayed, check the latest APSEC notification or contact the Returning Officer for that urban local body.
How to Check Candidates by Ward Number
- Open the official APSEC voter portal using the link above.
- Find the Know Your Contesting Candidates option, if available.
- Select the relevant election and district from the available options.
- Choose your municipal corporation, municipality or nagar panchayat.
- Select the ward or division number you want to check.
- Review the candidate names, party details and election symbols shown on the official record.
- Check whether the list is final and whether a later election notice has changed the information.
- Use the download or print option if the portal provides one.
Ward Numbers Affected by Fresh Nominations
Fresh nominations were permitted in specified wards of four urban local bodies under the revised election process. Voters in these areas should pay particular attention to the latest final candidate list.
| Urban Local Body | Ward Numbers |
|---|---|
| Kadapa Municipal Corporation | 6, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 24, 31, 34, 52, 55 |
| Tirupati Municipal Corporation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 55, 56, 57, 59, 65, 66 |
| Rajampet Municipality | 6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 |
| Mydukur Municipality | All 32 wards |
These numbers identify wards included in the fresh nomination process. They are not a list of candidates. The final names must be checked on the official portal or in the relevant election notice.
Revised AP Municipal Election Schedule 2026
| Election Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | 23–24 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny of fresh nominations | 25 October 2026, from 8:00 AM |
| Withdrawal deadline for fresh nominations | 25 October 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Polling | 1 November 2026, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Re-poll, if required | 2 November 2026, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Counting of votes | 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM |
Election schedules can be revised through official orders. Check APSEC for any later notice before relying on these dates.
What Details Should You Check for Each Ward?
- Ward or division number and name of the urban local body.
- Candidate name as published in the official final list.
- Political party affiliation, where provided.
- Election symbol, where displayed.
- Whether the candidate list is final or has been updated after a revised notification.
- Any official correction or order issued by APSEC or the Returning Officer.
Candidate details may be displayed differently across municipal corporations and municipalities. Do not assume every ward has a separate downloadable PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I check the AP Municipal Election 2026 ward-wise candidates?
Start with the official APSEC Voter Portal and look for Know Your Contesting Candidates. The APSEC main website is the place to check official notifications.
2. Can I download the ward number-wise candidate list PDF?
A PDF may be available for some records, but availability depends on the official portal or notice. If there is no download option, view the portal details or contact the Returning Officer.
3. How do I find candidates for my municipality?
Select the district and relevant urban local body on the candidate portal, then choose your ward number if that filter is available.
4. Are the fresh-nomination ward numbers the candidate list?
No. They identify wards where fresh nominations were permitted. Candidate names must be verified from the final official list.
5. What are the revised municipal polling and counting dates?
The revised schedule lists polling on 1 November 2026, a possible re-poll on 2 November and counting on 3 November 2026. Check APSEC for subsequent changes.
6. What should I do if the candidate details are missing or different?
Check the latest APSEC notification and contact the Returning Officer for the concerned ward. Do not rely only on an old list or an unverified social media post.
Important Disclaimer
This article is intended for general voter information. Candidate names and ward-level details should be confirmed through APSEC or the relevant Returning Officer. Election dates, candidate records and portal features may change through official orders. This page does not claim to be the official candidate list and does not replace an official notification.
Official reference: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
