UP Legislative Council Election 2026: Total Seats, Constituencies and Latest Updates
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, also known as the UP Vidhan Parishad, is the upper house of the state legislature. It has a total strength of 100 members. The 2026 biennial election covers 11 Graduate and Teachers constituencies, comprising five Graduate seats and six Teachers seats. Polling took place on October 23, 2026, and counting was scheduled for October 27.
UP Legislative Council: Key Facts
- Total Council strength: 100 members
- Seats covered in the 2026 election: 11
- Graduate constituencies: 5
- Teachers constituencies: 6
- Total candidates: 152
- Registered voters: 14,81,310
- Reported turnout: 55.24%
- Polling date: October 23, 2026
- Counting date: October 27, 2026
How Are the 100 Council Seats Distributed?
The official Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council website lists the following composition of the Council:
| Membership category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Assembly constituencies | 38 |
| Local authority constituencies | 36 |
| Teachers constituencies | 8 |
| Graduate constituencies | 8 |
| Governor-nominated members | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Which 11 Seats Are Included in the 2026 Election?
The 2026 biennial election covers five Graduate constituencies and six Teachers constituencies. The constituencies are listed below.
| No. | Constituency | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucknow | Graduate |
| 2 | Varanasi | Graduate |
| 3 | Agra | Graduate |
| 4 | Meerut | Graduate |
| 5 | Allahabad-Jhansi | Graduate |
| 6 | Lucknow | Teachers |
| 7 | Varanasi | Teachers |
| 8 | Agra | Teachers |
| 9 | Meerut | Teachers |
| 10 | Bareilly-Moradabad | Teachers |
| 11 | Gorakhpur-Faizabad | Teachers |
UP MLC Election 2026: Counting Updates
According to reports published on October 27, counting for the 11 seats began at 8:00 AM across designated centres in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur. A total of 152 candidates were in the fray. The reported turnout was 55.24% among 14,81,310 eligible voters.
The main contest involved candidates supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP), along with independent candidates and party rebels. Because these elections use ballot papers and a preferential voting system, counting can require multiple rounds. Early leads should not be treated as final results.
Why Is the 2026 MLC Election Important?
The election determines representation in the 100-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and is politically significant ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. The elected members represent different categories, including graduates and teachers, while other members enter through assembly, local authority and nomination routes.
Where to Check Official UP MLC Updates?
For official Council composition, election notices and result announcements, visit the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council website and the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh.
The total strength of the Council is 100 members, while the October 2026 election covers only 11 Graduate and Teachers constituencies. Final winners and vote totals should be updated only after official confirmation.
