Across Kerala, early trends in the 2026 Assembly election indicate a decisive shift in power, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging ahead and poised for a commanding return to government. The alliance is leading in over 100 of the 140 Assembly seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark, while the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is trailing far behind, struggling to retain even 40 constituencies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains a marginal player, leading in only a couple of seats.The trends point to strong anti-incumbency against the LDF government led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who initially trailed in his Dharmadam stronghold before regaining the lead in later rounds. Several senior ministers have also faced setbacks, challenge for the ruling front.
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On the other hand, key UDF leaders have delivered strong performances, with Ramesh Chennithala securing a convincing victory in Haripad. The alliance’s gains appear to be driven by consolidation of minority votes, welfare-focused campaigning, and a broader voter push for change after two consecutive LDF terms.If these trends hold, Kerala is set to witness a return to its traditional pattern of alternating governments, with the UDF heading for a sweeping mandate and the LDF facing a significant electoral setback.
Full list of winners & losers
S. No.
Constituency
Winner
Loser
1
Alathur
T M Sasi (Communist Party of India Marxist)
K M Febin (Congress)
2
Attingal
O S Ambika (Communist Party of India Marxist)
P Sudheer (BJP)
3
Balusseri
V T Sooraj (Congress)
K M Sachindev (Communist Party of India Marxist)
4
Beypore
P A Mohamed Riyas (Communist Party of India Marxist)
P V Anvar S O Shoukathali (Independent)
5
Changanassery
Vinu Job Kuzhimannil (Kerala Congress)
Job Maichil (Kerala Congress M)
6
Chavara
Shibu Baby John (Revolutionary Socialist Party)
Dr Sujith Vijayanpillai (Independent)
7
Chelakkara
U R Pradeep (Communist Party of India Marxist)
Sivadasan Sivan Veettikunnu (Independent)
8
Elathur
Vidya Balakrishnan (Congress)
A K Saseendran (NCP-SCP)
9
Eranakulam
T J Vinod (Congress)
Sabu George (Independent)
10
Eravipuram
Vishnu Mohan (RSP)
M Noushad (CPI-M)
11
Ettumanoor
Nattakom Suresh (Congress)
V N Vasavan (CPI-M)
12
Haripad
Ramesh Chennithala (Congress)
T T Jismon (CPI)
13
Idukki
Roy K Paulose (Congress)
Roshy Augustine (KC-M)
14
Irinjalakuda
Thomas Unniyadan (Kerala Congress)
R Bindu (CPI-M)
15
Kaduthuruthy
Mons Joseph (Kerala Congress)
Nirmala Jimmy (KC-M)
16
Kaipamangalam
K K Valsaraj (CPI)
T M Nazar (Congress)
17
Kalliasseri
M Vijin (CPI-M)
Rajeevan Kappacheri (Congress)
18
Karunagappally
C R Mahesh (Congress)
M S Thara (CPI)
19
Kasaragod
Kallatra Mahin (IUML)
Ashwini M L (BJP)
20
Kodungallur
O J Janeesh (Congress)
V R Sunil Kumar (CPI)
21
Koduvally
P K Firos (IUML)
Saleem Madavoor (Independent)
22
Kollam
Bindhu Krishna (Congress)
S Jayamohan (CPI-M)
23
Kozhikode South
Fyzal Babu (IUML)
Ahammad Devarkovil (INL)
24
Kunnathur
Ullas Kovur (RSP)
Kovoor Kunjumon (KRSP-LM)
25
Malampuzha
A Prabhakaran (CPI-M)
C Krishnakumar (BJP)
26
Muvattupuzha
Mathew Kuzhalnadan (Congress)
N Arun (CPI)
27
Nattika
Geethagopi (CPI)
Sunil Laloor (Congress)
28
Nemmara
K Preman (CPI-M)
A Thankappan (Congress)
29
Neyyattinkara
N Shakthan (Congress)
K Ansalan (CPI-M)
30
Nilambur
Aryadan Shoukath (Congress)
U Sharafali (Independent)
31
Ottappalam
K Premkumar (CPI-M)
P K Sasi (Independent)
32
Payyannur
V Kunhikrishnan (Independent)
T I Madhusoodanan (CPI-M)
33
Peerumade
Cyriac Thomas (Congress)
K Salimkumar (CPI)
34
Perumbavoor
Manoj Moothedan (Congress)
Basil Paul (KC-M)
35
Pudukad
K K Ramachandran (CPI-M)
K M Baburajan (Congress)
36
Punalur
C Ajayaprasad (CPI)
Noushad Younus (IUML)
37
Puthuppally
Chandy Oommen (Congress)
K M Radhakrishnan (CPI-M)
38
Shornur
P Mammikutty (CPI-M)
P Harigovindan (Congress)
39
Sulthanbathery
I C Balakrishnan (Congress)
M S Viswanathan (CPI-M)
40
Tarur
Sumod (CPI-M)
Subramanian K C (Congress)
41
Thavanur
V S Joy (Congress)
K T Jaleel (Independent)
42
Thiruvambadi
C K Kasim (IUML)
Linto Joseph (CPI-M)
43
Thrikkakara
Uma Thomas (Congress)
Pushpa Das (CPI-M)
44
Thrissur
Rajan J Pallan (Congress)
Alankode Leelakrishnan (CPI)
45
Thrithala
V T Balram (Congress)
M B Rajesh (CPI-M)
46
Udumbanchola
Senapathy Venu (Congress)
K K Jayachandran (CPI-M)
47
Vadakara
K K Rema (RMPI)
M K Bhaskaran (RJD)
48
Vamanapuram
Muhammed Sudheersha S (Congress)
Muraleedharan Nair D K (CPI-M)
49
Vypen
Tony Chammany (Congress)
M B Shyni (CPI-M)
50
Wadakkanchery
Xavier Chittilappilly (CPI-M)
P N Vaisakh (Congress)
As of 4 pm, May 4, 2026. Counting for remaining constituencies still under way.
