Published Nov 02, 2026 | 10:13 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 02, 2026 | 10:13 AM
60.96 percent polling recorded
60.96 percent polling was recorded in the elections held for Urban Local Bodies as part of the Andhra Pradesh local body elections, on Sunday, 1 November.
According to the final statistics released by state election commission, pertaining to 3,453 wards across 92 urban local bodies statewide, out of a total of 96,89,061 voters, 59,06,255 people exercised their right to vote.
Among corporations, the highest polling was recorded in Ongole at 71.27 percent, while the lowest was recorded in Tirupati Corporation at 46.85 percent.
Among municipalities, while the highest was recorded in Chimakurthy at 84.36 percent, the lowest polling was recorded in Jangareddygudem at 61.06 percent. In Vijayawada, 55.35 percent polling was recorded. The Election Commission ordered re-polling for several wards across six municipalities where violent incidents took place.
Looking at the polling percentages district-wise and urban local body-wise, a significant difference is visible between regions. While the polling percentage crossed 80 in small towns, a low voting percentage was recorded in major cities and large municipalities.
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The highest polling of 84.36 percent was recorded in Chimakurthy municipality of Prakasam district. Out of a total of 22,876 voters, 19,298 cast their votes. While Kanigiri of Markapuram district stood in second place with 83.86 percent, Gudur of Kurnool district secured third place with 83.73 percent.
Polling was recorded at 80.58 percent in Penukonda, 80.35 percent in Nandikotkur, 80.34 percent in Badvel, and 80.31 percent in Nellimarla. Polling was recorded at 79.92 percent in Addanki, 79.42 percent in Pedana, and 78.77 percent in Nagari.
It is noteworthy that the polling percentage in the state’s major towns and cities is lower than the state average. The lowest polling of 46.85 percent was recorded in Tirupati city. Within the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) limits, only 50.02 percent voting took place.
Polling was recorded at 53.77 percent in Kurnool, 53.60 percent in Adoni, 55.35 percent in Vijayawada, 56.15 percent in Guntur, and 56.12 percent in Anantapur.
In Nellore 57.72 percent, in Tenali 58.10 percent, and in Eluru 59.64 percent of voters exercised their right to vote.
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Within the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation limits, out of a total of 8,05,797 voters, 4,46,021 cast their votes. With this, 55.35 percent polling was recorded. In GVMC, which has the largest number of voters in the state, out of 18,37,901 voters, 9,19,367 exercised their right to vote.
In Guntur city, out of 6,18,714 voters, 3,47,438 cast their votes, and in Nellore, out of 4,89,351 people, 2,82,466 cast their votes.
Over 80 percent voting was recorded in the towns in the top seven places in polling percentage. On the other hand, the polling percentage in the towns in the bottom ten places is less than 60 percent. A variation in polling percentages is visible depending on the size of the towns and the number of voters.
While, 60.96 percent polling was recorded across 92 urban local bodies. However, a difference of 37.51 percentage points is visible between the towns that recorded the highest and lowest polling.
With District Election Officers reporting that booth capturing incidents took place during the municipal election polling held on November 1 in Andhra Pradesh, the State Election Commission ordered re-polling in several municipalities and municipal corporations.
It decided to cancel the polling held on November 1 in those respective polling stations and conduct polling again on November 2 from 7 AM to 5 PM.
The State Election Commission issued orders to conduct re-polling in 12 polling stations belonging to 11 wards across a total of six municipalities and municipal corporations.
Re-polling details by Municipalities and Wards
Anantapur Municipal Corporation
Ward: 30
Polling Station: 30/3
Number of Re-polling Stations: 1
Chimakurthy Municipality
Ward: 14
Polling Station: 14/1
Number of Re-polling Stations: 1
Macherla Municipality
Ward: 23
Polling Stations: 23/1, 23/2
Number of Re-polling Stations: 2
Pulivendula Municipality
Wards: 1, 3, 7, 8
Polling Stations: 1/1, 3/1, 7/1, 8/1
Number of Re-polling Stations: 4
Kadapa Municipal Corporation
Ward: 15
Polling Station: 15/2
Number of Re-polling Stations: 1
Jammalamadugu Municipality
Wards: 3, 17, 29
Polling Stations: 3/2, 17/1, 29/1
Number of Re-polling Stations: 3
(Edited by Sumavarsha)
