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Andhra Pradesh Sets Phased Schedule for Local Body Polls Starting October 28

The State Election Commission has released a staggered timetable for urban and rural elections across the state, detailing the number of bodies involved and a timeline that reaches into late 2026.

Andhra Pradesh Sets Phased Schedule for Local Body Polls Starting October 28
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15 Oct 2026
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The Commission’s Announcement

The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, with urban and rural elections to be held in a phased manner from October 28 to December 2. The model code of conduct is in effect, and details of the election schedule, including dates for nominations, polling, and results, are provided.

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A Phased Calendar from October to December

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced the schedule for local body elections, with urban local body polls on October 28, MPTC and ZPTC elections on November 3, and Gram Panchayat elections in three phases from November 26 to December 2, 2026. The entire process will conclude on December 2, 2026.

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BREAKING: AP Local Body Poll Schedule Announced. Municipal polls will be held on October 28, with results on October 30. MPTC and ZPTC polls are scheduled for November 3, with results on November 5.

10:13 AM · 14 Oct 2026
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The Urban Landscape: 100 Bodies at Stake

There are 100 urban local bodies to be elected. This total comprises 13 municipal corporations, 87 municipalities or nagar panchayats, while 23 urban local bodies are not notified for elections.

According to the chronology, elections for MPTCs and ZPTCs took place on November 3, 2023.

Who Votes Where: Corporations, Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats

The breakdown shows 13 municipal corporations, 87 municipalities or nagar panchayats, and 23 urban local bodies without notified elections, together accounting for the 100 bodies slated for polling.

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October 28 voting, October 30 counting: AP local body polls schedule out; model code now in force https://t.co/DxujkzhKja

12:04 PM · 14 Oct 2026
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MPTC and ZPTC Polls Set for November 3

MPTC and ZPTC elections are scheduled for November 3, as announced by the State Election Commissioner.

Gram Panchayat Voting in Three Stages

Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases, running from November 26 to December 2, 2026.

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AP Local Body Poll Schedule Announced. Municipal polls will be held on October 28, with results on October 30. MPTC and ZPTC polls are scheduled for November 3, with results on November 5. Nov 26th First Phase Panchayat Elections Nov 29th Second Phase Panchayat Elections Dec 2nd Third Phase Panchayat Elections #APElections #AndhraPradesh #Janasena #TDP #BJP

11:38 AM · 14 Oct 2026
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A Look Back: MPTC and ZPTC Elections in November 2023

According to the chronology, elections for MPTCs and ZPTCs took place on November 3, 2023.

Results Follow Two Days Later in 2023

The results for the MPTC and ZPTC contests held in November 2023 were declared on November 5, 2023.

Gram Panchayat Phases in Late 2023

Earlier gram panchayat polling occurred in three stages: the first phase on November 26, 2023, the second phase on November 29, 2023, and the third phase on December 2, 2023.

The Process Kicks Off Mid‑October 2026

The election process is set to begin on October 14, 2026.

Urban Polls Launch the Final Stretch on October 28, 2026

Elections for the 100 urban local bodies are scheduled for October 28, 2026.

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