Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Civic Polls Draw 27,882 Contestants For 10,245 Seats
Rajasthan is preparing to elect representatives for many local governments.
There are 10,245 ward seats available in 309 municipal bodies.
A total of 27,882 people have entered the contest by filing nominations.
They submitted 34,220 nomination papers altogether.
Officials will check the nominations before candidates can withdraw.
Voting will happen in two rounds on September 9 and 11, 2026.
The votes will be counted on September 14.
Later, the newly elected members will choose mayors, chairpersons, and their deputies.
A total of 27,882 aspirants filed 34,220 nominations for 10,245 wards.
The elections cover 309 municipal bodies across 41 districts of Rajasthan.
Polling for the municipal wards will take place on September 9 and 11, 2026.
Votes will be counted and results declared on September 14, 2026.
Mayors or chairpersons will be elected on September 21, followed by deputy leaders on September 22.
- Who
- A total of 27,882 aspirants contesting municipal ward seats in Rajasthan.
- What
- Elections are being held for 10,245 wards in 309 municipal bodies.
- When
- Ward polling is scheduled for September 9 and 11, 2026; results are due on September 14, 2026.
- Where
- Across 41 districts of Rajasthan.
- Why
- To constitute new Houses in 309 municipal bodies.
- Contestants
- 27,882 aspirants
- Nominations
- 34,220 nominations filed
- Seats
- 10,245 ward seats
- Municipal bodies
- 309, including 10 municipal corporations and 47 municipal councils
- Polling
- September 9 and 11, 2026
- Ward election results
- Counting and declaration scheduled for September 14, 2026
- Leadership elections
- Mayors or chairpersons on September 21; deputies on September 22, 2026