Kerala Assembly Elections Witness 78.23% Voter Turnout Amid Intense Campaigning
Assembly polls: Kerala records turnout of 78.23% in high stakes election
The Hindu
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Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 78.23% in the Assembly elections held on April 9, 2026. Female voters led with 80.86%, while male and transgender voter turnout stood at 75.01% and 57.04%, respectively. The results for the 140 constituencies will be announced on May 4.
- 01Kerala's Assembly elections saw a turnout of 78.23%.
- 02Female voter turnout was the highest at 80.86%.
- 03Male voters recorded a turnout of 75.01%.
- 04Transgender voter turnout was 57.04%.
- 05The results will be declared on May 4, 2026.
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In the recent Assembly elections held on April 9, 2026, Kerala achieved a significant voter turnout of 78.23%. The Election Commission of India reported that 80.86% of female voters participated, while 75.01% of male voters and 57.04% of transgender voters also cast their ballots. This election period was marked by intense campaigning among the three main political fronts: the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front, the Congress-led United Democratic Front, and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance. Voters will have to wait until May 4 for the counting of votes and the announcement of results across the 140 constituencies in the state.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement in Kerala, reflecting the electorate's interest in the political process and potential shifts in governance.
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