AP ULB Election 2026: Ward-Wise Candidate List PDF
Voters looking for the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body (ULB) Election 2026 ward-wise candidate list can use the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) website and its voter portal to check available candidate information. The final list of contesting candidates is the appropriate document to consult after nomination scrutiny and withdrawal deadlines.
The revised municipal election programme covers 100 urban local bodies. Polling is scheduled for 1 November 2026, repolling if required for 2 November, and counting for 3 November 2026.
Official Candidate List Links
APSEC Voter Portal – Know Your Contesting Candidates
The second link is an APSEC portal hosted on a government technology domain. If it is unavailable, use the main APSEC website to locate the current voter portal.
How to Download the AP ULB Candidate List PDF
Follow these steps to locate the official candidate list for your municipality, municipal corporation or ward.
- Open the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Open the voter portal or look for the 2026 Urban Local Body election section.
- Select the option labelled “Know Your Contesting Candidates”, if available.
- Choose the relevant district and urban local body, then select the ward or division where the portal provides those filters.
- Review the candidate details and look for a download, print or PDF option if one is provided.
- Confirm that the document is the final list of contesting candidates and check its publication date.
The available options and download format may vary. If a downloadable PDF is not displayed, check the official election notice or contact the Returning Officer for the relevant ward.
AP Municipal Election 2026: Important Dates
| Election activity | Scheduled date |
|---|---|
| Fresh nominations in specified wards | 23–24 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny of fresh nominations | 25 October 2026 |
| Final list of contesting candidates | After 3:00 PM on 25 October 2026 |
| Polling | 1 November 2026, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Repoll, if required | 2 November 2026 |
| Counting of votes | 3 November 2026, from 8:00 AM |
These dates reflect the revised programme reported by APSEC. Check for any subsequent official order before relying on the schedule.
Four Urban Local Bodies with a Fresh Nomination Window
APSEC reopened nominations for specified wards in four urban local bodies after reviewing complaints concerning the original nomination process. The additional nomination window was limited to the wards listed in the Commission notification.
| Urban local body | Wards covered |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Voters in these areas should pay particular attention to the updated final candidate list. The ward numbers above identify areas covered by the fresh nomination process; they are not candidate names or a substitute for the official final list.
What Information Is Included in a Ward-Wise Candidate List?
Depending on the official document or portal, candidate information may include:
- Candidate name.
- Municipal corporation, municipality or nagar panchayat.
- Ward or division number.
- Political party affiliation, where published.
- Election symbol, where listed.
- Final contesting status after nomination scrutiny and withdrawal.
Not every document necessarily contains every field. Use the official notice to verify the information that is actually published.
Why Should You Check the Final Candidate List?
An initial nomination list and the final list of contesting candidates are not necessarily the same. Nominations may be rejected during scrutiny or withdrawn within the permitted period. A special nomination window can also lead to changes in the list for the wards covered by that process.
For accurate election information, check the latest official list rather than relying only on older news articles, social media posts or party announcements.
What If the Candidate List PDF Is Not Available?
- Return to the main APSEC website and check the latest election notifications.
- Try the official voter portal and its candidate information section.
- Contact the Returning Officer or municipal election office for your ward.
- Ask for the final list of contesting candidates, not merely the original nomination list.
- Verify the issue date and local body name before downloading or sharing a document.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I download the AP ULB Election 2026 candidate list PDF?
Start at the official APSEC website and open its voter portal. Look for “Know Your Contesting Candidates” and check whether a PDF download is available for your local body or ward.
2. Can I find the candidate list by ward?
Use the candidate portal or the final list published by the relevant Returning Officer. Ward-wise filtering and downloadable formats depend on the available official service.
3. When was the final candidate list scheduled to be published?
Under the revised schedule, the final list for the 100 ULBs was scheduled after 3:00 PM on 25 October 2026.
4. Which areas received fresh nominations?
Specified wards in Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Rajampet Municipality, and all 32 wards of Mydukur Municipality, were covered.
5. When is polling and counting?
Polling is scheduled for 1 November 2026 and counting for 3 November 2026. Repolling, if required, is scheduled for 2 November.
6. What should I do if I cannot find my ward list?
Contact the Returning Officer or municipal election office and request the latest final list of contesting candidates for your ward.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information. The actual candidate list and downloadable documents must be verified through APSEC or the competent Returning Officer. Candidate names, party affiliations, symbols and schedules can change through official decisions. No unverified candidate list should be treated as an official election record.
