Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026: Revised Polling Date and Latest Schedule

The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 schedule has been revised by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC). Polling for all 100 urban local bodies is scheduled for November 1, 2026, instead of the earlier date of October 28. The revised programme follows Supreme Court directions concerning complaints about candidates being prevented from filing nominations in certain wards.

Under the revised schedule, voting is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on November 1. Repolling, if required, is scheduled for November 2, while vote counting is due to begin at 8:00 AM on November 3, 2026. Voters and candidates should check the latest official notifications for any further changes.

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 Revised Polling Date

The polling date for the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Bodies elections has been shifted from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The revised schedule applies to all 100 urban local bodies covered by the election programme. The Commission announced the change after reviewing complaints and reports concerning the nomination process and following directions from the Supreme Court.

The change gives the election authorities additional time to address the nomination-related issues identified in specified urban local bodies. The revised date should be used instead of the earlier October 28 date when referring to the current reported polling schedule.

Revised Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Schedule 2026

The October dates relate to nomination and candidate-list procedures that have already taken place. The revised polling date is November 1, while counting is scheduled for November 3. These dates reflect the reported revised programme and should be checked against any subsequent official order.

Why Was the Municipal Election Date Changed?

The schedule was revised after the Supreme Court considered complaints that some candidates had allegedly faced intimidation, attacks, damage to nomination papers or other obstacles while attempting to file their nominations. The Court directed the State Election Commission to examine the complaints and relevant evidence and to consider extending the nomination period wherever necessary.

Following the review, the Commission reopened nominations for specified wards in four urban local bodies. It also revised polling for all 100 urban local bodies to November 1 and scheduled counting for November 3. The change was intended to address the nomination-related concerns while continuing the election process under the applicable rules.

Four Urban Local Bodies with Extended Nominations

• Kadapa Municipal Corporation: 11 specified wards
• Tirupati Municipal Corporation: 18 specified wards
• Rajampet Municipality: 11 specified wards
• Mydukur Municipality: All 32 wards

Fresh nominations were accepted on October 23 and 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM under the revised nomination process. Scrutiny was scheduled for October 25 from 8:00 AM, with the withdrawal deadline for fresh nominees at 3:00 PM on the same day. The extension was limited to the specified areas and did not reopen nominations throughout every urban local body.

How Many Urban Local Bodies Are Voting?

The programme covers 100 urban local bodies across Andhra Pradesh, comprising 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats combined. The elections will determine local representatives responsible for civic administration and services in the relevant urban areas.

The municipal corporation list includes Greater Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur. Voters should verify their own municipality, ward and polling station through the official election information published by the relevant authorities.

How to Check the Official Polling Date

1. Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
2. Open the municipal or urban local body election notification section.
3. Look for the revised election schedule and any later corrigendum or order.
4. Check your local body and ward details before travelling to vote.
5. Follow official instructions regarding polling arrangements and identification documents.

Official website: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.

When Will Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Results Be Announced?

Vote counting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on November 3, 2026. Results may be declared at different times as counting progresses across wards and urban local bodies. Early leads and unofficial updates should not be treated as final results. Confirm the result through the authorised election officials or official Commission announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the revised Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 date?

Polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026, instead of October 28.

2. What are the polling hours?

The reported schedule provides for voting from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on November 1, 2026.

3. When will counting take place?

Counting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on November 3, 2026.

4. Is repolling possible?

Yes. Repolling, if required, is scheduled for November 2, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM under the reported revised programme.

5. Where can I verify the latest election notification?

Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website and check the latest official notification.