Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the election schedule 2026 for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry on 15th March 2026.
Assembly elections in 2026 will be held in West Bengal, Kerala (Now Keralam), Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. Before the elections, a special revision of the voter lists was conducted in these four states and one union territory. After the revision process, the final electoral rolls (voter lists) have already been published.
Election Commission Live Voter Turnout Percentage
Polling is being held in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry for 2026 assembly elections, and below is the latest voter turnout percentage.
| State/UT | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 5 PM - 82.24% |
| West Bengal Phase 1 | 5 PM - 89.93% |
| Kerala | 9 AM - 16.27% 11 AM - 33.31% 1 PM - 62.71% 5 PM - 78.13% |
| Assam | 9 AM - 18.02% 11 AM - 39.09 % 1 PM - 75.91 % 5 PM - 85.49% |
| Puducherry | 9 AM - 17.43% 11 AM - 37.06% 1 PM - 72.40 % 5 PM - 89.87% |
2026 Assembly Elections Latest Updates
West Bengal
- West Bengal New Ministers List 2026 PDF - Check Department Wise Full List
- West Bengal Election Results 2026 (Complete Winners List) - Constituency & Party Wise
- No Repoll ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal: EC Confirms
- Download Voter Slip Online for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
- ECI West Bengal Voter Helpline Number 2026 - Report Election Complaints 24x7
- BJP Manifesto West Bengal 2026 - Full List of Promises & Download PDF
- West Bengal Final Voter List 2026 SIR - Check Name & Download Final Electoral Roll PDF
- Congress West Bengal Election Candidate List 2026 Released, Download Full PDF of 294 Assemblies
- EC Appellate Tribunal Portal - How to Apply Online if Name Missing from Voter List
- BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal PDF - Full Candidates List Released
- West Bengal Election Candidate 2026 - Check Full List, Constituency Wise Names & Updates
- BJP Charge Sheet Against TMC in West Bengal - Download PDF
- Affidavit of MLA Candidates - Download PDF & Check Status on affidavit.eci.gov.in
- JUP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal (Include PDF) - Check Name Constituency Wise
Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu New Cabinet Ministers List 2026 PDF - Full Department-wise
- Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026 PDF - Check Winners Candidate List Assembly-wise
- No Repoll ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal: EC Confirms
- TVK Election Candidate List with Criminal Records in 89 Constituencies - Download PDF
- Download Voter Slip Online for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
- C. Joseph Vijay 2026 Election Affidavit Out - Real Name, Assets, and Download PDF
- TVK Election Manifesto 2026 - Official Election Promises by Vijaya's Party, Download PDF
- BJP Manifesto for Tamil Nadu Election 2026 - Full Promises & Download PDF
- Congress Candidate List 2026 Tamil Nadu - Full List of 28 Constituency PDF
- BJP Candidate List 2026 for Tamil Nadu - Check Full List for 27 Constituencies PDF
- VCK Candidates List 2026 Tamil Nadu - Check Full 8 Seats in DMK Alliance
- PMK Candidate List 2026 for Tamil Nadu - Check Full Candidates Names
- DMK Manifesto 2026 for Tamil Nadu Elections - Download PDF & Check Major Promises
- TVK Candidate List 2026 Tamil Nadu (Download PDF) - Full 234 Constituency Wise List
Assam
- Assam Election Result 2026 PDF - Complete Winners Candidate List Assembly-wise
- Find Candidate Details & Download Affidavit PDF of 2026 Assembly Elections
- BJP Assam Election Manifesto 2026 - Sankalp Patra & 31 Promises Announced, Download PDF
- Congress Guarantee for Assam Assembly Election 2026 - Financial Aid, Health Cover, and Land Rights Announced
- Affidavit of MLA Candidates - Download PDF & Check Status on affidavit.eci.gov.in
- Congress Candidates List (Download PDF) - Assam Assembly Elections 2026
Kerala
- Kerala CM V. D. Satheesan Cabinet Ministers List 2026 with Portfolios
- Kerala Voter List 2002 PDF - Download Old SIR Electoral Roll Assembly-wise
- Kerala Election Result 2026 PDF - Check Winners Candidate List Assembly-wise
- Mattannur
- Udma
- Trikaripur
Assembly Election Schedule 2026 PDF Released for 4 States & 1 UT
Use the links below to access the state/UT wise full schedule.
West Bengal 2026 Election Schedule - Voting on 23 April & 29 April 2026, Results on 4 May 2026
Kerala 2026 Election Schedule - Voting on 09 April 2026 and results on 04 May 2026
Assam Assembly Election 2026 Schedule - Voting on 09 April 2026 and results on 04 May 2026
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Schedule 2026 - Voting on 23 April, Results on 4 May 2026
Puducherry (UT) - Voting on 09 April 2026 and results on 04 May 2026
By-Election Schedule in 8 Assemblies
| S. No | Name of State or UT | No and Name of AC | Reason of Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa | 21 Ponda | Death of Sh Ravi Naik |
| 2 | Gujarat | 111 Umreth | Death of Sh Govindbhai Raijibhai Parmar |
| 3 | Karnataka | 24 Bagalkot | Death of Sh Meti Hullappa Yamanappa (H Y Meti) |
| 4 | Karnataka | 107 Davanagere South | Death of Sh Shamanur Shivashankarappa |
| 5 | Maharashtra | 223 Rahuri | Death of Sh Shivaji Bhanudas Kardile |
| 6 | Maharashtra | 201 Baramati | Death of Sh Ajit Anatrao Pawar |
| 7 | Nagaland | 28 Koridang (ST) | Death of Sh Imkong L Imchen |
| 8 | Tripura | 56 Dharmanagar | Death of Sh Biswa Bandhu Sen |
| Poll Events | Date and Day (For ACs of Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura) | Date and Day (For ACs of Gujarat and Maharashtra) |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification | 16 March 2026 (Monday) | 30 March 2026 (Monday) |
| Last date for making nominations | 23 March 2026 (Monday) | 06 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Date for scrutiny of nominations | 24 March 2026 (Tuesday) | 07 April 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Last date for withdrawal of candidatures | 26 March 2026 (Thursday) | 09 April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Date of Poll | 09 April 2026 (Thursday) | 23 April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Date of Counting of Votes | 04 May 2026 (Monday) | |
| Date before which election shall be completed | 06 May 2026 (Wednesday) | |
