Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026: Candidates & Ward Wise Results
Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation Election 2026 is being conducted as part of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body Elections. The corporation has 60 wards. Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM, and counting is scheduled for November 3 from 8 AM. This article covers available ward-wise candidate details, Mayor reservation, voting information and election result updates.
Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026: Overview
- Corporation: Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation
- District: Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
- Total wards: 60
- Mayor reservation: BC (Women)
- Polling date: November 1, 2026
- Polling time: 7 AM to 5 PM
- Repoll date: November 2, 2026, if required
- Counting date: November 3, 2026
- Counting time: From 8 AM
- Available candidate information: 42 candidates across 22 wards
Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026 Voting Updates
Polling for Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is scheduled for November 1, 2026, between 7 AM and 5 PM. Voters will cast separate votes for their ward member and the Mayor. The Mayor is elected directly by voters using a separate ballot paper.
Voters should check their names in the electoral roll and confirm their polling station before visiting the booth. Carry an accepted voter identity document and follow the instructions issued by election officials.
If repolling is required at any polling station, the scheduled date is November 2, 2026. Official turnout figures should be checked through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
Machilipatnam Mayor Election 2026
The Mayor post of Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is reserved for BC (Women). This means the post is reserved for an eligible woman candidate belonging to the Backward Classes category, subject to applicable election rules.
The Mayor is elected directly by voters through a separate ballot paper on November 1, 2026. The Mayor votes are counted on November 3 along with the municipal election counting process.
YSRCP announced Lanka Jyothi as its Mayor nominee for Machilipatnam in its October 2026 candidate announcement. This is a party announcement and should not be confused with the final official list of contesting candidates published by the State Election Commission. The final candidate list and winner must be verified through APSEC.
Machilipatnam Ward Wise Candidates List 2026
The available candidate directory lists 42 candidates across 22 of the 60 wards. Candidate information for the remaining 38 wards was still being added when the directory was checked. The following table reproduces the available names and party affiliations. It is a collected candidate list and should be verified against the official APSEC final contesting-candidate notification.
| Ward | Candidate Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Seelam Babji | YSR Congress Party |
| 8 | Seelam Bharathi | YSR Congress Party |
| 9 | Rasamsetti Vanisri | YSR Congress Party |
| 9 | Sayana Seshu Kumari | Jana Sena Party |
| 10 | Rasamsetti Janaki Ramana | YSR Congress Party |
| 14 | Lakshmi Tulasi Katta | Telugu Desam Party |
| 14 | Muntaj Begum Shaik | YSR Congress Party |
| 15 | Kagita Jawaharlal Nehru | YSR Congress Party |
| 15 | Ratnakar Adapa | Telugu Desam Party |
| 16 | Haseem Baig | Telugu Desam Party |
| 16 | Rafi Mohammad | YSR Congress Party |
| 29 | Goriparthi Nikhita | Telugu Desam Party |
| 29 | Shaik Mustapha | YSR Congress Party |
| 30 | Chilukoti Prasad | Indian National Congress |
| 30 | Masa Bhatula Nethaji Pavan Kumar | Telugu Desam Party |
| 30 | Seeramsetti Rajesh Babu | YSR Congress Party |
| 31 | Gunja Eswari | YSR Congress Party |
| 31 | Pantam Venkata Mahalakshmi | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 32 | Kolusu Vijaya Ganga | YSR Congress Party |
| 32 | Nagalakshmi Boddu | Telugu Desam Party |
| 33 | Dinesh Kumar Moka | YSR Congress Party |
| 33 | Lakanam Marymani | Telugu Desam Party |
| 34 | Sadik Hameen | Telugu Desam Party |
| 34 | Shaik Mahammad Saheb | YSR Congress Party |
| 37 | Pavani Pothana | Jana Sena Party |
| 37 | Seetamahalakshmi Karumuri | YSR Congress Party |
| 38 | Lakshmibhaskara Rao Miriyala | YSR Congress Party |
| 38 | Mudragadda Venkateswara Rao | Telugu Desam Party |
| 39 | Jhansi Lakshmibai Chiruvolu | YSR Congress Party |
| 39 | Malleshwari Udumala | Jana Sena Party |
| 40 | Naga Sivaramakrishna Prasad Naragani | Telugu Desam Party |
| 40 | Nalluri Venkatarama Sivaji Rao | YSR Congress Party |
| 45 | Boora Subrahmanyam | CPI (Marxist) |
| 53 | Gopi Viswachand Singamsetty | YSR Congress Party |
| 53 | Kasibatla Radha Krishna | Independent |
| 53 | Shriniva Edumbakula | Jana Sena Party |
| 54 | Naga Lakshmi Meka | YSR Congress Party |
| 54 | Usha Kumari Manchala | Telugu Desam Party |
| 55 | Rama Revathi Lebaaka | YSR Congress Party |
| 55 | Vimala Gayatri Pallavajula | Telugu Desam Party |
| 56 | Gandikota Krishna Kumari | Telugu Desam Party |
| 56 | Kokku Venkata Chamundeswari | YSR Congress Party |
The directory had published candidate information for 22 wards, while the remaining 38 ward lists were still being added at the time of checking. Wards not shown in this table should not be interpreted as having no candidates or as having officially elected representatives without an APSEC notification.
Machilipatnam Ward Reservation 2026
The available candidate directory provides reservation information for several wards. Some examples are listed below. This is not a complete official reservation chart.
| Ward | Reservation |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3 | Unreserved |
| 4 | BC General |
| 5, 7 | Women General |
| 6 | BC Women |
| 8 | Women General |
| 9 | Women General |
| 10, 11 | Unreserved |
| 12 | BC Women |
| 13 | Women General |
| 14 | BC Women |
| 15 | Unreserved |
| 16 | BC General |
| 28 | BC Women |
| 29 | BC General |
| 30 | SC General |
| 31 | Women General |
| 32 | BC Women |
| 33, 34 | BC General |
| 35, 36 | BC General |
| 37 | Women General |
| 38 | Unreserved |
| 39 | SC Women |
| 40, 41 | BC General |
| 42 | Women General |
| 43 | BC Women |
| 44 | Women General |
| 45 | SC General |
| 46 | BC General |
| 47, 48 | Unreserved |
| 49 | BC Women |
| 50 | SC General |
| 51 | BC General |
| 52 | Unreserved |
| 53 | Unreserved |
| 54, 55, 56, 57 | Women General |
| 58 | Unreserved |
| 59, 60 | BC Women |
The reservation labels above are reproduced from the available directory and should be cross-checked with the official district or APSEC reservation notification before publication as final. BC means Backward Classes, SC means Scheduled Caste, and W means Women.
Machilipatnam Municipal Election Results 2026: Ward Wise Winners
Counting for Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2026, at 8 AM. The candidate directory provides candidate information, but candidate names are not election results. Ward-wise winners, vote counts, winning margins, Mayor result and party-wise seat tally should be added only after official counting results are published.
| Result information | Status |
|---|---|
| Total wards | 60 |
| Counting date | November 3, 2026 |
| Counting time | From 8 AM |
| Ward-wise winners | Awaited |
| Mayor winner | Awaited |
| Party-wise seat tally | Awaited |
| Vote count and winning margin | Awaited |
The results section should be updated after APSEC publishes the official ward-wise result documents. Do not treat a candidate directory entry or a party nomination announcement as a declared winner.
How to Check Machilipatnam Election Results 2026
- Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Open the Urban Local Body election results section.
- Select Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation.
- Choose the required ward number.
- Check the winning ward member, votes polled and winning margin.
- Open the separate Mayor election result to verify the Mayor winner.
- Confirm the final figures from the official result document.
Important Election Links
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026 polling?
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM.
When will Machilipatnam election results be declared?
Counting is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2026, at 8 AM.
How many wards are there in Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation?
Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation has 60 wards in the 2026 election.
What is the reservation of Machilipatnam Mayor post?
The Mayor post is reserved for BC (Women), subject to the applicable election rules.
How many candidates are listed for Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026?
The available directory lists 42 candidates across 22 wards. Candidate details for the remaining 38 wards were still being added when checked.
Who is the YSRCP Mayor nominee for Machilipatnam?
YSRCP announced Lanka Jyothi as its Mayor nominee in October 2026. Verify the final official contesting-candidate list through APSEC.
Who won Machilipatnam Municipal Election 2026?
Ward-wise winners and the Mayor result should be confirmed after counting on November 3 through official APSEC result documents.
Will voters elect the Mayor directly?
Yes. Voters cast a separate ballot for the Mayor in addition to the ward member ballot.
Disclaimer
This article uses an independent candidate directory and published election information. The candidate list is collected from media and other sources and may contain errors or omissions. Candidate information for 38 wards was not available in the directory when checked. The YSRCP Mayor nominee mentioned here is a party announcement, not confirmation of the final official contesting-candidate list. Verify candidate names, reservations, turnout and winners through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission. Do not treat candidate names as election results.
