Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026: Final Contesting Candidates List
Voters can check the final contesting candidates list for the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 through the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) website. The list helps voters identify the candidates contesting from their municipal ward and review the available election information before polling.
Important Election Update
Following Supreme Court directions concerning complaints about obstruction during the nomination process, APSEC revised the schedule for elections to 100 urban local bodies. The revised schedule provides for polling on 1 November 2026 and counting on 3 November 2026. Voters should check the official portal for the latest candidate list and election notices.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 Overview
| Election | Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 |
|---|---|
| Election Authority | Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) |
| Urban Local Bodies | 100 ULBs: 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities or nagar panchayats |
| Final Candidate List | Check the updated list on the official APSEC Voter Portal |
| Revised Polling Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Counting Date | 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM |
Where to Check the Final Contesting Candidates List
The APSEC Voter Portal includes a service called Know Your Contesting Candidates. Use this official portal to look for candidate information for your municipality, municipal corporation and ward.
Official Links
The availability and presentation of candidate records may vary by election and local body. Confirm that the information displayed is the final or latest list issued by the election authority.
How to Download or View the Ward-Wise Candidate List
- Visit the official APSEC Voter Portal.
- Find and open the Know Your Contesting Candidates option.
- Select the election and relevant district, municipal corporation or municipality when these filters are available.
- Choose your ward or division to view the candidates contesting from that area.
- Check candidate names and other election details displayed on the portal.
- If a download or print option is provided, use it to save a copy for reference.
- Verify the list against the latest APSEC notification, especially in areas where fresh nominations were permitted.
A direct PDF download may not be available for every local body or ward. If the portal displays candidate details without a PDF, use the on-screen information and check the latest notices from APSEC or the relevant Returning Officer.
Fresh Nominations in Four Urban Local Bodies
After reviewing complaints concerning the nomination process, APSEC provided an additional nomination window for specified wards in four urban local bodies. Candidates and voters in these areas should pay particular attention to the revised final list.
| Urban Local Body | Wards Covered by Fresh Nominations |
|---|---|
| Kadapa Municipal Corporation | 6, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 24, 31, 34, 52 and 55 |
| Tirupati Municipal Corporation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 55, 56, 57, 59, 65 and 66 |
| Rajampet Municipality | 6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 |
| Mydukur Municipality | All 32 wards |
The final contesting candidates list for these wards should reflect the nomination scrutiny and withdrawal process completed under the revised schedule. Do not rely solely on an earlier candidate list published before the additional nomination window.
Revised Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Schedule 2026
| Election Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | 23 and 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 |
| Final contesting candidates list | 25 October 2026, after 3:00 PM, under the revised schedule |
| 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 dates and procedures can change through official orders. Check APSEC notifications for any subsequent revisions before making plans based on this schedule.
What Voters Should Verify Before Polling
- Confirm the final candidate name for your ward.
- Check the candidate details and election symbol shown in official records.
- Review any revised notification affecting your municipal corporation or municipality.
- Use the official portal to check polling station information and voter-slip services.
- Do not share candidate names or PDFs from unofficial sources without checking them against APSEC information.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I check the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 final candidates list?
You can start with the official APSEC Voter Portal and select the Know Your Contesting Candidates option.
2. Is a ward-wise candidate list available as a PDF?
A PDF may be available for some election records, but a direct PDF for every ward has not been verified here. Check the official portal and notices from the relevant election authority.
3. What is the revised polling date for the municipal elections?
Under the revised schedule announced following Supreme Court directions, polling is scheduled for 1 November 2026.
4. When will votes be counted?
The revised schedule provides for counting from 8:00 AM on 3 November 2026.
5. Why should voters check the updated candidate list?
Fresh nominations were permitted in specified wards of Kadapa, Tirupati, Rajampet and Mydukur. An earlier list may not reflect the final candidates after scrutiny and withdrawal.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general information. Candidate names, ward details, election schedules and official documents should be verified through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission and the relevant Returning Officer. The article does not replace official election notifications.
