Left Democratic Front (LDF) has announced its candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, featuring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces as part of its “Nava Keralam” vision. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has fielded 86 candidates, while its ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), has announced 25 candidates.
Candidates who wish to contest in the election must submit their nomination papers by the last date for making nominations, which is 23 March 2026 (Monday).
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LDF Full Candidates List for Kerala Assembly Election 2026 1. Kasaragod Constituency Candidate Party 1. Manjeshwaram K. R. Jayanandan CPI(M) 2. Kasaragod Shanavas padhoor INL 3. Udma C. H. Kunhambu CPI(M) 4. Kanhangad Shanavas Padur CPI 5. Trikaripur V. P. P. Mustafa CPI(M)
2. Kannur Constituency Candidate Party 6. Payyanur T. I. Madhusoodanan CPI(M) 7. Kalliasseri M. Vijin CPI(M) 8. Taliparamba P. K. Shyamala CPI(M) 9. Irikkur Mathew Kunnapally KC(M) 10. Azhikode K. V. Sumesh CPI(M) 11. Kannur TBD (Cong-S) Cong(S) 12. Dharmadom Pinarayi Vijayan CPI(M) 13. Thalassery Karayi Rajan CPI(M) 14. Kuthuparamba P. K. Praveen RJD 15. Mattannur V. K. Sanoj CPI(M) 16. Peravoor K. K. Shailaja CPI(M)
3. Wayanad Constituency Candidate Party 17. Mananthavady (ST) O. R. Kelu CPI(M) 18. Sulthan Bathery (ST) M. S. Viswanathan CPI(M) 19. Kalpetta P. K. Anil Kumar RJD
4. Kozhikode Constituency Candidate Party 20. Vatakara M. K. Bhaskaran RJD 21. Kuttiady K. P. Kunhammadkutty CPI(M) 22. Nadapuram P. Vasantham CPI 23. Quilandy K. Dasan CPI(M) 24. Perambra T. P. Ramakrishnan CPI(M) 25. Balusseri (SC) K. M. Sachin Dev CPI(M) 26. Elathur A. K. Saseendran NCP(SP) 27. Kozhikode North Thottathil Ravindran CPI(M) 28. Kozhikode South Ahamed Devarkovil INL 29. Beypore P. A. Mohammed Riyas CPI(M) 30. Kunnamangalam P. T. A. Rahim IND (LDF Support) 31. Koduvally Saleem Madavoor IND (LDF Support) 32. Thiruvambady Linto Joseph CPI(M)
5. Malappuram Constituency Candidate Party 33. Kondotty P Jiji IND (LDF Support) 34. Eranad Shafeer Kizhisseri CPI 35. Nilambur U Sharaf Ali LDF Support 36. Wandoor (SC) P. Mithun CPI(M) 37. Manjeri Mustafa V.M. IND (LDF Support) 38. Perinthalmanna Muhammed Haneefa CPI(M) 39. Mankada Rashid Ali CPI(M) 40. Malappuram K T Mujeeb NCP 41. Vengara Sabah Kundupuzhakkal 42. Vallikkunnu C P Musthafa CPI(M) 43. Tirurangadi Niyas Pulikkalakath CPI 44. Tanur T Mohammed Sameer 45. Tirur V Abdurahiman CPI(M) 46. Kottakkal K Preethi CPI(M) 47. Thavanur K.T. Jaleel IND (LDF Support) 48. Ponnani MK Sakeer CPI(M)
6. Palakkad Constituency Candidate Party 49. Thrithala M.B. Rajesh CPI(M) 50. Pattambi Muhammed Muhassin P. CPI 51. Shornur P. Mamikutty CPI(M) 52. Ottapalam K. Premkumar CPI(M) 53. Kongad (SC) Shanthakumari CPI(M) 54. Mannarkkad Manzil Aboobacker CPI 55. Malampuzha A. Prabhakaran CPI(M) 56. Palakkad C.P. Pramod CPI(M) 57. Tarur (SC) P.P. Sumod CPI(M) 58. Chittur K. Krishnankutty JD(S) 59. Nenmara K. Babu CPI(M) 60. Alathur K.D. Prasenan CPI(M)
7. Thrissur Constituency Candidate Party 61. Chelakkara (SC) K. Radhakrishnan CPI(M) 62. Kunnamkulam A.C. Moideen CPI(M) 63. Guruvayur N.K. Akbar CPI(M) 64. Manalur Murali Perunelli CPI(M) 65. Wadakkanchery Xavier Chittilappilly CPI(M) 66. Ollur K. Rajan (Minister) CPI 67. Thrissur Alankode Leelakrishnan CPI 68. Nattika (SC) Geetha Gopi CPI 69. Kaipamangalam K.K. Valsaraj CPI 70. Irinjalakuda R. Bindu CPI(M) 71. Puthukkad K.K. Ramachandran CPI(M) 72. Chalakkudy Dennis K. Antony KC(M) 73. Kodungallur V.R. Sunil Kumar CPI
8. Ernakulam Constituency Candidate Party 74. Perumbavoor Babu Joseph KC(M) 75. Angamaly Jose Thettayil JD(S) 76. Aluva Shelna Nishad CPI(M) 77. Kalamassery P. Rajeev CPI(M) 78. Paravur E.T. Taison CPI 79. Vypen K.N. Unnikrishnan CPI(M) 80. Kochi K.J. Maxi CPI(M) 81. Thripunithura M. Swaraj CPI(M) 82. Ernakulam Shaji George IND (LDF Support) 83. Thrikkakara Jo Joseph CPI(M) 84. Kunnathunad (SC) P.V. Sreenijin CPI(M) 85. Piravom Sindhumol Jacob KC(M) 86. Muvattupuzha N. Arun CPI 87. Kothamangalam Antony John CPI(M)
9. Idukki Constituency Candidate Party 88. Devikulam (SC) A. Raja CPI(M) 89. Udumbanchola M.M. Mani CPI(M) 90. Thodupuzha Cyriac Chazhikadan KC(M) 91. Idukki Roshy Augustine KC(M) 92. Peerumade K. Salim Kumar CPI
10. Kottayam Constituency Candidate Party 93. Pala Jose K. Mani KC(M) 94. Kaduthuruthy Stephen George KC(M) 95. Vaikom (SC) P. Pradeep CPI 96. Ettumanoor VN Vasavan 97. Kottayam K. Anil Kumar CPI(M) 98. Puthuppally Jaick C. Thomas CPI(M) 99. Changanassery Sebastian Kulathunga KC(M) 100. Kanjirappally N. Jayaraj KC(M) 101. Poonjar Sebastian Kulathunkal KC(M)
11. Alappuzha Constituency Candidate Party 102. Aroor Daleema Jojo CPI(M) 103. Cherthala P. Prasad (Minister) CPI 104. Alappuzha P.P. Chitharanjan CPI(M) 105. Ambalappuzha H. Salam CPI(M) 106. Kuttanad Thomas K. Thomas NCP(SP) 107. Haripad T.T. Jismon CPI 108. Kayamkulam U. Prathibha CPI(M) 109. Mavelikara (SC) M.S. Arun Kumar CPI(M) 110. Chengannur Saji Cheriyan CPI(M)
12. Pathanamthitta Constituency Candidate Party 111. Thiruvalla Mathew T. Thomas JD(S) 112. Ranni Pramod Narayanan KC(M) 113. Aranmula Veena George CPI(M) 114. Konni K.U. Jenish Kumar CPI(M) 115. Adoor (SC) Priji Kannan CPI
13. Kollam Constituency Candidate Party 116. Karunagappally M.S. Thara CPI 117. Chavara Dr. V. Sujith IND (LDF Support) 118. Kunnathur (SC) Kovoor Kunjumon RSP-Leninist 119. Kottarakkara K.N. Balagopal CPI(M) 120. Pathanapuram K.B. Ganesh Kumar KC(B) 121. Punalur Ajayaprasad C. CPI 122. Chadayamangalam J. Chinchurani CPI 123. Kundara Saji S. J. CPI(M) 124. Kollam Mukesh CPI(M) 125. Eravipuram M. Noushad CPI(M) 126. Chathannur R. Rajendran CPI
14. Thiruvananthapuram Constituency Candidate Party 127. Varkala V. Joy CPI(M) 128. Attingal (SC) O.S. Ambika CPI(M) 129. Chirayinkeezhu (SC) Manoj B. Edamana CPI 130. Nedumangad G.R. Anil (Minister) CPI 131. Vamanapuram D.K. Murali CPI(M) 132. Kazhakkoottam Kadakampally Surendran CPI(M) 133. Vattiyoorkavu V.K. Prasanth CPI(M) 134. Thiruvananthapuram Sudheer Karamana 135. Nemom V. Sivankutty CPI(M) 136. Aruvikkara G. Stephen CPI(M) 137. Parassala C.K. Hareendran CPI(M) 138. Kattakkada I.B. Satheesh CPI(M) 139. Kovalam Neelalohithadasan Nadar JD(S) 140. Neyyattinkara K. Ansalan CPI(M)
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