Gear up for the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly elections in 2026 with our dedicated news and analysis hub. Kerala's upcoming polls promise intense contests and significant political drama. Stay updated from the official election notification to the final results. Explore comprehensive profiles of all 140 constituencies, track candidate nominations, and read expert breakdowns of party manifestos. We offer extensive coverage of campaign trails and shifting political dynamics.

Election Schedule

Last date for nominations	23-03-2026, Mon
Last date for withdrawal of nominations	26-03-2026, Thu
Date of poll	09-04-2026, Thu
Counting of votes	04-05-2026, Mon
all 1 phase election in 140 constituencies Detail Schedule

Kerala Assembly Election Results

2021

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Party	seats won/lead	Contesting Candidates	Strike rate	% votes in all seats
CPIM	62 (+4)	75	82.67%	25.38%
INC	21 (-1)	93	22.58%	25.12%
CPI	17 (-2)	23	73.91%	7.58%
IUML	15 (-3)	25	60%	8.27%
IND	6 (0)	320	1.88%	5.8%
KECM	5 (-4)	12	41.67%	3.28%
JDS	2 (-1)	4	50%	1.28%
KEC	2 (-2)	10	20%	2.66%
NCP	2 (0)	3	66.67%	0.99%
CS	1 (0)	1	100%	0.29%
INL	1 (0)	3	33.33%	0.67%
JKC	1	1	100%	0.23%
KECB	1 (0)	1	100%	0.32%
KECJ	1 (0)	1	100%	0.41%
LJD	1	3	33.33%	0.93%
NSC	1 (0)	1	100%	0.34%
RMPOI	1	1	100%	0.31%

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Voter Turnout

Overall voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1957

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Voter Turnout (Female)

Overall female voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Voter turnout (Male)

Overall male voter turnout in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Polling Stations

Overall number of polling stations in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Total Electors

Overall number of electors (those registered to vote) in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977.

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Electorate sex ratio

Number of female voters per 1000 male voters in Kerala Assembly elections since 1977

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Total Contestants

Total number of candidates in Kerala Assembly elections since 1982

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Female Contestants

Total number of women contesting in Kerala Assembly elections since 1982

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Female Winners

Total number of winning women candidates in Kerala Assembly elections since 1965

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Forfeited Deposits

Total number of forfeited deposits in Kerala Assembly elections since 1970

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