The verdict for the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly will be unveiled on Monday, May 4, 2026. After a month of intense campaigning and a high-stakes polling day on April 9, the counting of votes will begin at 8:00 AM.
Kerala is at a crossroads: Will the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF create history by securing a third consecutive term, or will the UDF, led by V.D. Satheesan, restore the state’s decades-old tradition of alternating power every five years?
Exit Poll Summary: A Tight Race
Early exit polls released following the final phases of the national elections suggest one of the closest battles in Kerala’s history:
- Peoples Democracy & Local Surveys: Predict a slight edge for the LDF, projecting 75–82 seats, citing strong approval for infrastructure projects.
- CVoter/News18: Suggest the UDF is poised for a comeback with 72–80 seats, driven by anti-incumbency and youth voter shift.
- NDA Impact: The BJP-led NDA is expected to significantly increase its vote share, particularly in districts like Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram, which could act as a spoiler for both major fronts.
Key Constituencies & Heavyweight Battles
Keep a close eye on these “Star Constituencies” as the live trends start pouring in:
- Dharmadam: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI-M) seeking a third term.
- Paravur: Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan (INC).
- Puthuppally: Chandy Oommen (INC) defending his father’s legendary bastion.
- Nemom: The “Gujarat of Kerala” where the NDA is putting up a fierce fight.
- Thrissur: A high-voltage triangular contest involving major state leadership.
- Mattannur: V.K. Sanoj (CPI-M) vs UDF challengers.
Live Results Dashboard (Updated Every 60 Seconds)
| Alliance / Party | Leading | Won | Total Seats (140) |
| LDF (CPI-M, CPI, KC-M) | [LIVE] | [LIVE] | — |
| UDF (INC, IUML, KC) | [LIVE] | [LIVE] | — |
| NDA (BJP, BDJS) | [LIVE] | [LIVE] | — |
| Others / Independents | [LIVE] | [LIVE] | — |
Majority Mark: 71 Seats
Counting Day Timeline
- 08:00 AM: Postal ballots counting begins (Crucial for early trends).
- 08:30 AM: EVM counting starts across 140 centers.
- 10:30 AM: Major trends established for over 50% of seats.
- 03:00 PM: Clear picture of the next government likely to emerge.
