As the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Congress party, is ramping up its efforts in Palakkad district, where it aims to challenge the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Currently, the LDF holds 10 out of 12 constituencies in Palakkad, but UDF leaders are optimistic about winning at least two additional seats while retaining strongholds such as Palakkad and Mannarkkad. Key battlegrounds include Palakkad, Thrithala, Pattambi, and Ottapalam, with the Palakkad constituency emerging as a fierce contest among UDF's Ramesh Pisharody, LDF's N.M.R. Razak, and BJP's Sobha Surendran. The BJP is leveraging a high-profile campaign, while UDF and LDF are enhancing their outreach efforts. Other notable contests include Malampuzha, where UDF's A. Suresh is seen as a potential dark horse against LDF's A. Prabhakaran, and Thrithala, featuring a rematch between UDF's V.T. Balram and LDF's M.B. Rajesh. The total electorate in Palakkad district stands at 22.68 lakh, with 11.56 lakh women and 11.12 lakh men. The constituencies of Pattambi, Ottapalam, Mannarkkad, and Thrithala have the largest voter bases, while Tharoor and Alathur have the smallest.