AP Local Body Elections 2026: Dates and Schedule

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has announced the schedule for the 2026 local body elections. Polling will take place in phases for urban local bodies, MPTCs, ZPTCs and Gram Panchayats. The announcement was reported on October 14, 2026.

AP Local Body Elections 2026 Dates

Municipal Election Important Dates

Candidates contesting in the notified urban local body elections should note these dates:

• Last date for nominations: October 18, 2026

• Scrutiny of nominations: October 19, 2026

• Last date to withdraw nominations: October 21, 2026

• Polling date: October 28, 2026

• Vote counting: October 30, 2026

Which Areas Will Have Elections?

The announced schedule covers 100 urban local bodies: 13 municipal corporations, 77 municipalities and 10 nagar panchayats.

Elections for another 23 urban local bodies have been deferred for now due to pending legal issues. Their dates have not been confirmed in the announced schedule.

How to Check Official AP Election Updates

Voters and candidates can check election notifications, voter information and other updates on the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.

Conclusion

The Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections 2026 are scheduled from October 28 to December 2 in different phases. Voters should follow official announcements for updates about their local area.

Note: The dates above reflect the schedule reported as of October 16, 2026. Please verify the latest official notifications before publishing or making election-related plans.