Andhra Pradesh ULB elections: Polling for 23 urban bodies on November 26
Synopsis
Andhra Pradesh's urban election cycle isn't quite done yet — 23 ULBs that were sidelined by court cases are now heading to polls on 26 November, covering over 24.98 lakh voters across four Municipal Corporations and 19 smaller bodies. With the SEC citing a 'significant positive shift' in election conduct after Supreme Court intervention, this deferred round is both a legal resolution and a governance test.
Key Takeaways
23 ULBs in Andhra Pradesh will go to polls on 26 November , per the State Election Commission announcement on 12 November .
Elections cover 4 Municipal Corporations — Srikakulam , Kakinada , Rajamahendravaram , and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli — and 19 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats .
A total of 24,98,152 voters will vote across 1,009 wards at 2,801 polling centres .
These ULBs were excluded from the 1 November phase due to court cases; results for 100 ULBs have already been declared.
Nomination deadline is 16 November ; counting and re-polling (if any) will be on 27 November .
Gram Panchayat elections will follow in three phases with notifications starting 13 November .
Polling for elections to 23 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh will be held on 26 November 2026, the State Election Commission announced on Thursday, 12 November. The poll panel issued formal notification for elections to four Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats that had been pending due to ongoing court cases.
Why These ULBs Were Left Out
Elections for 100 ULBs across Andhra Pradesh were successfully conducted on 1 November, and results have already been declared. The remaining 23 ULBs could not be included in that phase due to active court proceedings. With legal hurdles now cleared, the State Election Commission has moved swiftly to schedule the deferred round.
Key Dates and Electoral Details
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha confirmed that polling will cover posts of Mayors, Chairpersons, Corporators, and Ward Members. Voting for Mayors and Corporators of the Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporations — as well as Chairpersons and Ward Members of 19 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats — will take place on 26 November.
The combined ULBs contain 1,009 wards, of which 269 fall within the four Municipal Corporations. A total of 24,98,152 voters are registered across these bodies, and polling will be conducted at 2,801 polling centres.
The nomination schedule is as follows: last date for receipt of nominations is 16 November, scrutiny on 17 November, and withdrawal deadline on 19 November. Re-polling, if required, will be held on 27 November, which is also the date for counting of votes.
Security Arrangements and Law-and-Order Directive
Commissioner Punetha directed District Collectors and Superintendents of Police to coordinate closely and ensure elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner. He emphasised that law and order must be the utmost priority, with robust police deployment and comprehensive security arrangements in place.
Notably, speaking during a video conference, the Commissioner acknowledged that violent incidents had occurred in certain sensitive districts during past local body elections. He said that following interventions by the Supreme Court and the enforcement of stringent security measures, the conduct of elections has shown a significant positive shift. He credited the administrative and police machinery for successfully managing recent MPTC and ZPTC elections as well as the first phase of ULB elections.
Broader Election Calendar for Andhra Pradesh
The local governance election cycle in Andhra Pradesh is running at an intensive pace. Elections for MPP Presidents are scheduled for 19 November and for ZPP Chairpersons on 20 November. Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases, with notifications for the first, second, and third phases to be issued on 13 November, 16 November, and 19 November, respectively.
With the broader local governance exercise now approaching its final stages, the 26 November poll will effectively close out Andhra Pradesh's urban local body election cycle for this round.
Point of View
Adding administrative cost and voter fatigue. The State Election Commissioner's reference to past violence and Supreme Court intervention is a candid admission that law-and-order failures have historically marred these polls. Whether the 'significant positive shift' he cites is structural or situational will be tested on 26 November. With Gram Panchayat elections following almost immediately, the administrative and security machinery is being stretched across a compressed and unusually dense election calendar.
NationPress
12 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 23 ULBs in Andhra Pradesh are going to polls on November 26?
The 23 ULBs include four Municipal Corporations — Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli — and 19 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. These bodies were excluded from the November 1 phase due to pending court cases.
Why were these ULB elections delayed in Andhra Pradesh?
Elections for these 23 Urban Local Bodies could not be conducted during the first phase on November 1 because of active court cases. With the legal proceedings resolved, the State Election Commission has now scheduled polling for November 26.
How many voters and polling centres are involved in the November 26 ULB polls?
A total of 24,98,152 voters are registered across the 23 ULBs, which together have 1,009 wards. Polling will be conducted at 2,801 polling centres across the constituency areas.
What are the key dates in the Andhra Pradesh ULB election schedule?
Nominations close on November 16, scrutiny is on November 17, and the withdrawal deadline is November 19. Polling is on November 26, with counting and any re-polling scheduled for November 27.
What other elections are coming up in Andhra Pradesh in November?
Following the November 26 ULB polls, Andhra Pradesh also has elections for MPP Presidents on November 19 and ZPP Chairpersons on November 20. Gram Panchayat elections are set to begin in three phases, with notifications rolling out from November 13 onwards.
