AP Municipal Election 2026: Party-Wise Candidate List
The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election 2026 has drawn participation from major political parties, including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), Indian National Congress and independent candidates. Voters can check the party-wise and ward-wise contesting candidate details through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) portal.
Important Update
The urban local body election schedule was revised following court proceedings concerning complaints about obstruction during the nomination process. Fresh nominations were permitted in specified wards of Kadapa, Tirupati, Rajampet and Mydukur. Therefore, voters should use the latest official candidate records rather than relying only on earlier party announcements or nomination figures.
AP Municipal Election 2026 Overview
| Election | Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body Elections 2026 |
|---|---|
| Election Authority | Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) |
| Political Parties | TDP, Jana Sena Party, BJP, YSRCP, Congress and other candidates |
| Candidate Details | Party-wise and ward-wise information should be verified on the official portal |
| Revised Polling Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Revised Counting Date | 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM |
Party-Wise Candidate Information
The following parties and candidate groups are relevant to the 2026 municipal elections. The names and final ward allocations must be checked against the latest official contesting-candidate list. An alliance seat allocation does not automatically mean that a particular individual has been confirmed as the final candidate for that ward.
| Party or Group | Abbreviation | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Telugu Desam Party | TDP | Final candidate name, ward and election symbol |
| Jana Sena Party | JSP | Final candidate name and ward allocation |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | BJP | Final candidate name and ward allocation |
| YSR Congress Party | YSRCP | Latest candidate list after scrutiny and withdrawals |
| Indian National Congress | Congress | Candidate name and contesting ward |
| Independent candidates | Independent | Candidate name and official election details |
This is a list of relevant parties and candidate groups, not a complete list of confirmed individuals. For the verified names, select the relevant election and ward on the APSEC Voter Portal.
Previously Reported Party-Wise Nomination Figures
Media reports published on 20 October 2026 carried party-wise figures for nominations declared valid during the initial scrutiny process. These figures are useful as historical nomination information, but they should not be treated as the final number of candidates contesting after withdrawals and the subsequent fresh-nomination process.
Municipal Corporation Ward Member Posts
| Party | Reported Valid Nominations |
|---|---|
| TDP | 2,752 |
| YSRCP | 2,129 |
| Jana Sena Party | 972 |
| BJP | 332 |
| Congress | 194 |
Municipality and Nagar Panchayat Ward Member Posts
| Party | Reported Valid Nominations |
|---|---|
| TDP | 6,032 |
| YSRCP | 5,497 |
| Jana Sena Party | 1,290 |
| BJP | 508 |
| Congress | 191 |
Mayor and Chairperson Nomination Figures
The same reporting also listed valid nominations for mayoral and municipal chairperson posts. For mayoral posts, the reported figures included 46 TDP nominations, 47 YSRCP nominations, 8 Jana Sena nominations, 4 BJP nominations, 35 Congress nominations and 93 independent nominations. For chairperson posts in municipalities and nagar panchayats, reported figures included 246 TDP nominations, 277 YSRCP nominations, 84 Jana Sena nominations, 20 BJP nominations and 76 Congress nominations.
Important: These are reported nomination figures from the initial scrutiny period, not a verified final party-wise contesting-candidate count. Later withdrawals, fresh nominations, revised records and local-body-specific changes may affect the final list. Check APSEC records for the current position.
How to Check the Final Party-Wise Candidate List
- Open the official APSEC website.
- Go to the Voter Portal.
- Select the Know Your Contesting Candidates option.
- Choose the relevant election and local body using the available filters.
- Select your municipal corporation, municipality or ward, where the option is provided.
- Review the candidate names and other details shown on the portal.
- Check the party affiliation or election symbol wherever it is provided in the official record.
- Use the available download or print option if the portal provides one.
Official Election Links
Why the Latest Candidate List Matters
Candidate details can change during the official nomination process. A person whose nomination was filed may not appear in the final contesting list if the nomination was rejected or withdrawn. Similarly, fresh nominations permitted under a revised schedule can change the candidates contesting in an affected ward.
For the 2026 Andhra Pradesh urban local body elections, fresh nominations were permitted in specified wards of Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Rajampet Municipality, and across all 32 wards of Mydukur Municipality. Voters in these areas should check the latest ward-level record carefully.
Party announcements and alliance seat-sharing statements may help explain the political arrangement, but the official election record should be used to confirm who is actually contesting from a ward.
Revised AP Municipal Election 2026 Schedule
| Election Activity | Revised Schedule |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | 23-24 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 candidate list for the revised process | 25 October 2026, after 3:00 PM |
| 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 | 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM |
The election authority may issue further notices or clarifications. Always check the latest official notification before relying on dates or candidate details.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the AP Municipal Election 2026 party-wise candidate list?
Visit the official APSEC Voter Portal and open the Know Your Contesting Candidates option. Select the relevant election and local body to check available candidate records.
2. Which political parties are contesting the Andhra Pradesh municipal elections?
Major party groups include TDP, Jana Sena Party, BJP, YSRCP and Congress, along with independent candidates. The candidates contesting in each ward must be confirmed from the official list.
3. Are the reported nomination figures the final candidate count?
No. Figures published during the initial scrutiny period may differ from the final contesting-candidate count because of withdrawals, fresh nominations and subsequent official updates.
4. How can I check candidates for my ward?
Use the official APSEC Voter Portal, open Know Your Contesting Candidates and select your local body and ward using the available filters.
5. What is the revised polling date?
The revised schedule provides for polling on 1 November 2026 and counting on 3 November 2026. Verify any later changes through APSEC.
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes. Party-wise nomination figures are historical reported figures and are not presented as a final official candidate count. Candidate names, party affiliations, ward allocations, election symbols and schedules should be verified through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission and the relevant Returning Officer. This article is not an official election notification.
