Haryana State Election Commission has officially announced the election dates for Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, and Municipal bye-elections in Sonepat, Panchkula, and Ambala. Voting is scheduled for May 10, 2026, with the counting of votes taking place on May 13.
Also See - Haryana Gram Panchayat Voter List PDF
Haryana Gram Panchayat, Zila Parishad & Municipal Bye Election Schedule 2026
| Event / Programme | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notice publication by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer (Panchayat) for inviting nominations | 05.04.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Submission of nomination papers and display on notice board | 21.04.2026 (Tuesday) to 25.04.2026 (Saturday), 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Scrutiny of nomination papers | 27.04.2026 (Monday), from 11:00 AM onwards |
| Last date for withdrawal of candidature | 28.04.2026 (Tuesday), up to 03:00 PM |
| Allotment of symbols to candidates | 28.04.2026 (Tuesday), after 03:00 PM |
| Display of final list of contesting candidates | 28.04.2026 (Tuesday), immediately after symbol allotment |
| Date of polling (if required) | 10.05.2026 (Sunday) |
| Poll timing | 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM |
| Counting of votes | Immediately after close of poll |
| Declaration of results | Immediately after completion of counting |
| Re-poll (if required) | 12.05.2026 (Tuesday) |
| Counting in case of re-poll | Immediately after close of re-poll |
Key Highlights of the Election Schedule
- Municipal Coverage: Elections will be held in Sonepat, Panchkula, and Ambala Municipal Corporations.
- Panchayat Bypolls: Along with urban bodies, by-elections will be held for one ward each in Panipat and Karnal Zila Parishads, 12 block committees, and Sarpanch posts in 29 villages.
- Code of Conduct: Transfer of employees involved in election duty is strictly prohibited until the process is complete.
- Party Symbols: Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has confirmed that Congress will contest the Mayor elections on the party symbol.