UP MLC Election Voting Percentage 2026: Turnout Across 11 Seats
Voting for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council constituencies took place on 23 October 2026. The election covered five Graduate and six Teachers constituencies. Initial news reports citing election officials reported an overall turnout of 55.24% by 4:00 PM. Some later reports published revised constituency-level figures, so readers should distinguish the initial turnout report from the final official figure.
UP MLC Election 2026: Voting Highlights
- Polling date: 23 October 2026
- Total constituencies: 11
- Graduate constituencies: 5
- Teachers constituencies: 6
- Initial reported turnout: 55.24% by 4:00 PM
- Counting date: 27 October 2026
How Much Voting Took Place in the UP MLC Election?
Initial reports published on 23 and 24 October stated that overall turnout across the 11 constituencies was 55.24% by 4:00 PM. Later reports carried some revised constituency-level figures, including a 79.32% turnout figure for the Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers constituency. Because published figures differ, the final overall turnout should be confirmed through an official election authority release before being described as definitive.
Reported Constituency-Wise Voting Percentage
The table below lists constituency-level figures reported in news coverage. These figures are provided for reference; they should not be treated as a single verified final official dataset because reports published at different times show differences.
| Constituency | Category | Reported turnout |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | Graduate | 39.83% in a later published report |
| Varanasi | Graduate | 41.11% in a later published report |
| Agra | Graduate | 49.75% in a later published report |
| Meerut | Graduate | 35.81% in a later published report |
| Allahabad-Jhansi | Graduate | 41.40% in published reports |
| Lucknow | Teachers | 52.19% in a later published report |
| Varanasi | Teachers | 69.87% in a later published report |
| Agra | Teachers | 59.82% in a later published report |
| Meerut | Teachers | 57.64% in a later published report |
| Bareilly-Moradabad | Teachers | 73.69% in published reports |
| Gorakhpur-Faizabad | Teachers | 79.32% in a later published report |
Note: Some earlier reports published different figures, including 38.02% for Lucknow Graduate, 51% for Agra Graduate and 79.01% for Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers. The figures above should be rechecked against the final official turnout statement before publication as definitive statistics.
Which Constituency Recorded the Highest Turnout?
Published reports identified the Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers constituency as having the highest turnout among the 11 constituencies. A later report gave its turnout as 79.32%, while earlier reports cited 79.01%. This difference is why the final official figure should be checked before presenting one number as final.
Graduate vs Teachers Constituencies
The published turnout figures generally showed higher participation in Teachers constituencies than in Graduate constituencies. However, turnout alone does not indicate which candidate or political party won. Election results depend on the official count and declaration for each constituency.
Where to Verify Official Voting Data
Check official notices or final turnout statements before updating any figure described as the final official percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the reported overall turnout in the UP MLC election?
Initial reports cited 55.24% turnout by 4:00 PM on 23 October 2026. Later published reports carried some revised constituency-level figures.
Which constituency recorded the highest reported turnout?
The Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers constituency was reported to have the highest turnout. Published figures differed between 79.01% and 79.32%.
When was voting held?
Polling for the 11 UP MLC constituencies was held on 23 October 2026.
Does higher turnout mean a candidate has won?
No. Turnout only indicates participation. Winners are determined through the official counting and result declaration process.
Last reviewed: 27 October 2026. Verify the final official turnout statement before presenting provisional or revised figures as definitive.
