Visakhapatnam Municipal Election 2026: GVMC Voting Updates & Results
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Election 2026 is being held on November 1, 2026. The election covers 120 wards across the expanded municipal corporation area. A total of 18,37,901 registered voters are eligible to cast their votes for corporator candidates and the Mayor post. According to published election reports, 573 candidates are contesting for 120 corporator seats, while 15 candidates are in the mayoral contest. Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM.
GVMC Election 2026 – Key Details
- Election: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Election 2026
- Polling date: November 1, 2026
- Polling time: 7 AM to 5 PM
- Total wards: 120
- Total voters: 18,37,901
- Corporator candidates: 573
- Mayor candidates: 15
- Polling stations: 1,990
- Ballot boxes: 4,378
- Counting date: November 3, 2026
- Counting time: 8 AM onwards
- Election authority: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission
GVMC Election 2026 Voting Updates
Polling for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation election is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM. Voters will elect corporators from 120 wards and participate in the Mayor election.
The election is being conducted using ballot papers. Voters are required to cast two votes: a pink ballot paper for the Mayor post and a white ballot paper for the corporator candidate. Voters should follow the instructions provided by polling officials at their designated polling stations.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg stated that arrangements had been made at 1,990 polling stations. A total of 4,378 ballot boxes and 14,334 polling personnel were reported to be deployed for the election.
GVMC Election 2026 Voter Details
A total of 18,37,901 voters are eligible to participate in the GVMC election. The reported gender-wise voter distribution is given below.
| Voter Category | Number of Voters |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,06,000 |
| Female | 9,31,782 |
| Other category | 119 |
| Total | 18,37,901 |
Women voters outnumber men in the reported electoral roll. The Mayor post is reserved for the Women General category in this election.
GVMC Ward Wise Candidates List 2026
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation election covers 120 wards following the expansion and ward reorganisation of the civic body. Published candidate information reports 573 contestants for 120 corporator positions. Candidate names, party affiliations and symbols should be checked against the final list issued by the Returning Officer or the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
The ward boundaries and polling booth locations have changed in some areas following the reorganisation. Voters should confirm their current ward and polling station rather than relying on older election details.
A ward-wise candidate list should include the division number, candidate name, party affiliation and election symbol. The final list should be verified before publishing individual candidate details.
GVMC Mayor Election 2026 – Candidates
There are 15 reported candidates in the contest for the GVMC Mayor post. The main contest highlighted in published reports is between TDP candidate M. Sravani and YSR Congress Party candidate Vardu Kalyani.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| M. Sravani | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) |
| Vardu Kalyani | YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) |
| Other candidates | Other parties and independent candidates |
The Mayor post has been allocated to TDP under the seat-sharing arrangement among the TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP alliance. The final outcome will be known only after the official election process and result declarations.
GVMC Election 2026 – NDA Seat Sharing
Published reports on the alliance seat-sharing arrangement indicate the following division of the 120 corporator seats among the NDA partners.
| Party | Seats Allocated |
|---|---|
| Telugu Desam Party (TDP) | 78 |
| Jana Sena Party | 31 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 11 |
| Total | 120 |
Seat allocation represents the reported alliance arrangement and should not be confused with seats won. The final party-wise tally will be available after counting.
GVMC Zone Wise Polling Arrangements
Polling arrangements have been made across 10 GVMC zones. The reported polling station distribution is as follows.
| GVMC Zone | Wards | Polling Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Bheemili | 5 | 78 |
| Madhurawada | 7 | 162 |
| East Zone | 18 | 309 |
| South Zone | 16 | 249 |
| North Zone | 20 | 302 |
| West Zone | 17 | 245 |
| Gajuwaka | 19 | 329 |
| Aganampudi | 5 | 75 |
| Anakapalli | 6 | 89 |
| Pendurthi | 7 | 152 |
GVMC Election Voter Turnout 2026
Voter turnout is an important indicator in the GVMC election. The final polling percentage should be added only after an official update from the election authorities. A verified final turnout figure was not available in the reports used for this article at the time of writing.
The previous GVMC election in 2021 recorded approximately 59.41% voter turnout, according to a Times of India report. This is historical data and must not be presented as the 2026 turnout figure.
GVMC Election Results 2026 – Ward Wise Winners
Counting of votes for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM. The final results will show the winning corporator candidates in all 120 wards and the outcome of the Mayor election.
Result status: Final winners and party-wise seat totals are awaited until counting is completed and the official declarations are published. Do not treat exit polls, early trends or unofficial social media claims as final results.
| Ward | Winning Candidate | Party | Result Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1–120 | Awaited | Awaited | Counting pending |
How to Check GVMC Election Results 2026?
- Visit the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Find the Urban Local Body Election 2026 result notification or results section.
- Select Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
- Check the ward-wise corporator winners and party details.
- Verify the Mayor election result and final party-wise tally from the official declaration.
GVMC Election 2026 Important Dates
| Election Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Polling | November 1, 2026, 7 AM to 5 PM |
| Repoll, if required | November 2, 2026 |
| Counting and results | November 3, 2026, from 8 AM |
Important Official Links
| Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission | Official Website |
| APSEC Election Management System | Open Portal |
| APSEC Voter Portal | Voter Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is GVMC Election 2026 polling?
Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 7 AM to 5 PM.
2. How many wards are there in the GVMC election?
The expanded Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation election covers 120 wards.
3. How many voters are eligible to vote?
The reported electoral roll includes 18,37,901 voters.
4. How many candidates are contesting for corporator seats?
Published election reports state that 573 candidates are contesting for 120 corporator positions.
5. Who are the main Mayor candidates?
Published reports identify M. Sravani of TDP and Vardu Kalyani of YSRCP as the main mayoral contestants.
6. When will GVMC Election Results 2026 be declared?
Counting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, from 8 AM.
7. How many polling stations have been arranged?
Published reports state that 1,990 polling stations and 4,378 ballot boxes have been arranged.
8. How many votes does each voter cast?
Voters cast two ballot votes: a pink ballot for Mayor and a white ballot for the corporator candidate.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and is not an official election result publication. Candidate counts, voter figures and polling arrangements are based on published election reports. The final voter turnout, ward-wise candidates, winners, party-wise seat tally and Mayor result should be verified through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission or the relevant Returning Officer.
Official source: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
