AP Municipal Election 2026: Latest Dates

These dates reflect the revised schedule reported by the State Election Commission. Voters and candidates should verify any subsequent notification on the official APSEC website before relying on the timetable.

What Is the Repoll Date for AP Municipal Elections?

November 2, 2026, is the scheduled date for repolling, if required, in the Andhra Pradesh municipal elections. It is not a confirmation that every polling station will conduct voting again on that date.

A repoll may be ordered by the competent election authority where circumstances covered by the applicable election rules make fresh polling necessary. The decision depends on the facts reported from the affected polling station and the directions issued by the relevant authority.

• Regular polling is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
• Repolling is conditional and scheduled for November 2, if ordered.
• Counting is scheduled for November 3, subject to any subsequent official order.
• Check APSEC notifications for the affected polling stations, if a repoll is announced.

Latest Supreme Court Update: October 27, 2026

According to reports published after the October 27 hearing, the Supreme Court declined to stop the Andhra Pradesh local body election process or allow a further extension of the schedule. The Court indicated that grievances concerning the election process could be pursued through the appropriate election tribunal after the process was completed.

The Court also stated that its earlier directions aimed at ensuring free and fair elections would continue to apply. CCTV monitoring was among the safeguards discussed in connection with the election process.

These proceedings arose from allegations that some candidates had faced obstruction while filing nominations or participating in the election process. The allegations were disputed, and they should not be presented as established findings against any individual or political party without a competent authority determination.

Read the latest official notices at APSEC. For court documents, visit the Supreme Court of India website.

Why Was the Municipal Election Schedule Revised?

The original municipal polling date was October 28, 2026. The Supreme Court intervened after complaints were raised about alleged obstruction, intimidation and damage to nomination papers during the nomination period.

The Court directed the State Election Commission to examine representations and supporting material, including electronic evidence, and decide whether the nomination period needed to be extended where candidates had been prevented from filing papers because of law-and-order circumstances.

After examining reports and representations, APSEC reopened nominations for specified wards in four urban local bodies and revised the statewide schedule for the 100 ULBs covered by the election notification.

Which Urban Local Bodies Had a Fresh Nomination Window?

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

The additional nomination window was announced for October 23 and 24. Scrutiny of fresh nominations was scheduled for October 25, with withdrawal for those fresh nominees until 3:00 PM that day. This was a limited arrangement for the wards identified in the Commission notification, not a general reopening of nominations throughout the state.

Rules and Instructions for Voters

• Check your polling date and polling station through official election information.
• Carry the voter identification document accepted by the election authorities.
• Follow the instructions of polling staff and maintain order at the polling station.
• Do not campaign, intimidate voters or interfere with the voting process in violation of applicable election rules.
• Report suspected violations to the designated election officials or the relevant authorities.
• Do not assume a repoll will occur unless the competent authority announces it.

What Should Candidates Do If They Have an Election Complaint?

Candidates who believe their rights were affected should preserve relevant records and use the legally available complaint or election-petition process. The appropriate remedy depends on the nature of the grievance, the stage of the election and the applicable law.

• Keep copies of nomination papers, receipts, notices and relevant correspondence.
• Preserve lawful video, electronic or documentary evidence where available.
• Submit complaints to the competent election authority using the prescribed procedure.
• Seek qualified legal advice about statutory deadlines and election tribunal remedies.
• Follow any fresh directions issued by APSEC or a competent court.

How to Check AP Municipal Election Results

1. Visit the official APSEC website.
2. Open the municipal or Urban Local Body election notifications and results section, where available.
3. Select the relevant municipality, municipal corporation or ward.
4. Check the publication date and whether the information is provisional or final.
5. For a dispute or clarification, contact the competent election official.

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Disclaimer

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for an official election notification or legal advice. Dates and procedures may change. Confirm the latest schedule, repoll orders and results with APSEC and the competent election authorities.