The Andhra Pradesh municipal election results 2026 have handed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance a sweeping mandate in urban areas. The NDA won 79 of 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats and 12 of the 13 municipal corporation mayor posts, while the opposition YSRCP was left with just one corporation, Anantapur.
Polling was held on 1 November 2026 using paper ballots, and counting took place on 3 November. The results also produced a symbolic blow for Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, as the TDP won the chairperson post in his home turf of Pulivendula. In this Election Guru report we bring you the full mayor list, party-wise performance, key upsets, the reactions, and a comparison with the 2021 civic polls, when YSRCP had swept the state.
AP Municipal Election 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Urban local bodies | 100 (13 municipal corporations + 87 municipalities / nagar panchayats) |
| Original schedule | Polling 28 October, counting 30 October |
| Revised schedule | Polling 1 November 2026 (7 am – 5 pm), after a Supreme Court directive |
| Repolling | 2 November 2026, where required |
| Counting | 3 November 2026 |
| Voting method | Paper ballots (not EVMs) |
| NDA municipalities | 79 of 87 |
| Corporations | TDP 10, Jana Sena 2, YSRCP 1 |
| Congress | No seats reported |
Full Mayor List: All 13 Municipal Corporations
| Corporation | Mayor | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (GVMC) | Mukka Sravani | TDP |
| Vijayawada | Vangaveeti Radhakrishna | Jana Sena |
| Guntur | Kovelamudi Lakshmi Aparna | TDP |
| Tirupati | Manne Srinivasa Prasad (J.B. Srinivas) | TDP |
| Nellore | P. Roop Kumar Yadav | TDP |
| Eluru | Reddy Appalanayudu | Jana Sena |
| Chittoor | Kathari Hemalatha | TDP |
| Vizianagaram | Avanapu Bhargavi | TDP |
| Kurnool | Vijay Prathyusha | TDP |
| Kadapa | Suvarna | TDP |
| Ongole | Nallimilli Sri Shilpa | TDP |
| Machilipatnam | Abida | TDP |
| Anantapur | Ramesh Goud | YSRCP |
Several mayors won with very large margins. According to Organiser, the TDP’s Tirupati mayor won by 30,972 votes and the Nellore mayor by 18,393 votes, while the TDP’s Visakhapatnam result was reported with a margin of around 2.5 lakh votes. Names are as reported in early coverage and may vary slightly in official records.
Party-Wise Performance
| Party | Performance in AP Civic Polls 2026 |
|---|---|
| TDP | Mayor posts in 10 of 13 corporations; dominant in municipalities |
| Jana Sena Party | Won both mayor posts it contested (Vijayawada, Eluru); won Pithapuram and Pedana chairs |
| BJP | Contested about 260 seats, won about 155 corporator/councillor seats, including 33 corporator seats |
| YSRCP | One corporation (Anantapur) and a handful of municipalities such as Nandikotkur |
| Congress | No seats reported |
Organiser estimated the NDA’s strike rate in corporation contests at around 92%. One early India TV snapshot showed the TDP with 1,074 ward wins and the Jana Sena with 139, though counts were still changing at the time.
Pulivendula: A Big Blow for Jagan
The most talked-about result came from Pulivendula, the home constituency of Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YS family’s political base in Kadapa district for decades. TDP’s T. Geetha Kumari defeated YSRCP’s Y.S. Prameelamma by 13,898 votes for the municipal chairperson post. Losing the civic body in the family’s stronghold is a major symbolic setback for YSRCP.
| Municipality | Chairperson | Party | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulivendula | T. Geetha Kumari | TDP | Beat YSRCP’s Y.S. Prameelamma by 13,898 votes |
| Pithapuram | Danam Lazar Babu | Jana Sena | Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s constituency |
| Pedana | Jyothsna Rani | Jana Sena | – |
| Jangareddygudem | Anusha | TDP | – |
| Kadiri | Sheikh Arshia Banu | TDP | Majority of 905 votes |
| Nandikotkur | YSRCP candidate | YSRCP | One of YSRCP’s few wins |
2021 vs 2026: A Complete Reversal
Just five years ago, the picture was the opposite. In the 2021 civic polls, held when Jagan was Chief Minister, YSRCP won almost every corporation and nearly all municipalities, with the TDP managing only a single municipality, Tadipatri. In 2026, with Naidu in power, the NDA has done the same to YSRCP.
| Party | 2021 Civic Polls | 2026 Civic Polls |
|---|---|---|
| YSRCP | Swept almost all corporations and municipalities | 1 corporation, a few municipalities |
| TDP | 1 municipality (Tadipatri) | 10 corporations, most municipalities |
| Jana Sena | Marginal | 2 corporations |
| BJP | Marginal | ~155 ward seats |
This pattern, where the ruling party sweeps local body elections, is common in Andhra Pradesh and many other states, because voters often prefer civic bodies aligned with the state government for funds and development.
Why Was the Poll Schedule Changed?
Polling was originally set for 28 October with counting on 30 October. The schedule was revised after a Supreme Court directive, with polling shifted to 1 November and counting to 3 November. Repolling was held on 2 November in places where it was required.
Reactions
- TDP: State president Palla Srinivasa Rao credited the result to public confidence in Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership
- YSRCP: Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the process was compromised at every stage, from nominations to counting
- Jana Sena: celebrated wins in Vijayawada, Eluru and Pawan Kalyan’s Pithapuram
- BJP: highlighted its best-ever urban showing in the state with around 155 seats
Also Read: Vijayasai Reddy New Party: Parivartan Rajniti Party (PRP) Launched in Andhra Pradesh
What the Results Mean
| For | Message from the Results |
|---|---|
| Chandrababu Naidu | Strong mid-term endorsement two and a half years after the 2024 win |
| Pawan Kalyan | Jana Sena proves it can win big cities like Vijayawada |
| BJP | Growing urban base as a junior NDA partner |
| Jagan Mohan Reddy | Second big defeat in a row, including in Pulivendula |
| New parties | Space opens for challengers like Vijayasai Reddy’s PRP, launched on 11 Nov |
Region-Wise Analysis of Corporation Results
Looking at the 13 corporations region by region shows how wide the NDA’s sweep was. YSRCP’s only corporation win came from Rayalaseema, the region where it has traditionally been strongest.
| Region | Corporations | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| North Andhra | Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | TDP, TDP |
| Godavari | Eluru | Jana Sena |
| Krishna – Guntur | Vijayawada, Guntur, Machilipatnam | Jana Sena, TDP, TDP |
| South Coastal | Nellore, Ongole | TDP, TDP |
| Rayalaseema | Tirupati, Chittoor, Kurnool, Kadapa, Anantapur | TDP, TDP, TDP, TDP, YSRCP |
Kadapa district is the YS family’s home district. Winning both the Kadapa corporation and the Pulivendula municipality is why TDP leaders are calling the result a statewide endorsement.
Types of Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh
| Type | Typical Population | Head |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Corporation | Large cities | Mayor |
| Municipality | Medium towns | Chairperson |
| Nagar Panchayat | Small towns in transition from rural to urban | Chairperson |
NDA Alliance Arithmetic in Andhra Pradesh
The three-party NDA in Andhra Pradesh was formed before the 2024 elections. The TDP brings the largest organisation and vote base, Jana Sena brings Kapu community support and youth appeal around Pawan Kalyan, and the BJP brings the Centre’s backing. The civic results show that seat-sharing between the three held up at the local level, with Jana Sena getting two major cities and the BJP its best urban tally.
| Partner | Leader | 2024 Assembly Seats | Civic Poll 2026 Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDP | N. Chandrababu Naidu | 135 | 10 corporations |
| Jana Sena | Pawan Kalyan (Deputy CM) | 21 | Vijayawada and Eluru mayors |
| BJP | State unit | 8 | ~155 ward seats |
Key Takeaways
- NDA dominance from 2024 continues in urban Andhra Pradesh
- Jana Sena has emerged as a serious urban force, winning Vijayawada
- YSRCP is reduced to pockets in Rayalaseema, and lost Pulivendula
- Congress remains absent from the state’s urban politics
- Paper-ballot elections and a Supreme Court-ordered schedule change marked the process
- The opposition space is now open to new players like PRP
AP Civic Polls: 2021 vs 2026 Context
| Factor | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Party in state government | YSRCP | TDP-led NDA |
| Main opposition | TDP | YSRCP |
| Big winner | YSRCP | TDP + Jana Sena + BJP |
| Opposition allegation | TDP alleged misuse of power | YSRCP alleged process compromised |
Why Ruling Parties Usually Win Local Body Polls
In most Indian states, the party in power at the state level tends to dominate local body elections. Civic bodies depend heavily on state government funds for roads, drainage, water supply and salaries, and voters often prefer councillors and mayors who can work smoothly with the state government. The State Election Commission conducts these polls, but opposition parties frequently allege misuse of police and administration during nominations and counting. Andhra Pradesh saw the same pattern in 2021 under YSRCP and again in 2026 under the TDP-led NDA.
What Mayors and Chairpersons Will Focus On
| City | Key Civic Issues |
|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | Coastal infrastructure, drinking water, port-city traffic |
| Vijayawada | Flood protection along the Krishna and Budameru, roads |
| Guntur | Underground drainage, sanitation |
| Tirupati | Pilgrim traffic, waste management, water supply |
| Nellore | Drainage and housing |
| Kurnool and Kadapa | Drinking water and urban roads in Rayalaseema |
Impact on the 2029 Elections
Strong local bodies give a party a network of mayors, chairpersons and councillors who become its ground workers in the next Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. With most civic bodies now under the NDA, the TDP, Jana Sena and BJP will enter the 2029 cycle with a strong urban organisation. YSRCP will have to rebuild almost from scratch in cities, while new players like PRP will look to recruit local leaders who lost out in the 2026 polls.
| Party | Position Going Toward 2029 |
|---|---|
| TDP | Dominant in cities and towns |
| Jana Sena | Stronger urban presence, especially in Krishna and Godavari districts |
| BJP | Growing base of councillors |
| YSRCP | Needs urban revival; Rayalaseema pockets remain |
Jana Sena’s Rise: From One Seat to Two Big Cities
Few parties have changed their fortunes as sharply as Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena. Founded in 2014, it did not contest that year’s Assembly election and backed the TDP-BJP alliance. In 2019 it fought alone and won just one seat, with Pawan Kalyan himself losing in both seats he contested. In 2024, as part of the NDA, it won all 21 seats it contested and Pawan Kalyan became Deputy Chief Minister. The 2026 civic polls add another chapter: Jana Sena won the mayor post in Vijayawada, one of the state’s largest and most politically important cities, and in Eluru, as well as the chairs of Pithapuram and Pedana.
| Year | Jana Sena Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Party founded; supports TDP-BJP |
| 2019 | Contests alone; wins 1 seat |
| 2024 | Wins 21 of 21 seats with NDA; Pawan Kalyan becomes Deputy CM |
| 2026 | Wins Vijayawada and Eluru mayor posts |
For the NDA, Jana Sena’s urban strength is valuable because it brings Kapu community votes and young voters who may not otherwise support the TDP. For YSRCP, it means the opposition space is being squeezed from two sides, by the TDP in Rayalaseema and by Jana Sena in the coastal districts.
How YSRCP Can Recover
- Rebuild its urban cadre after losing almost every civic body
- Stop leaders from leaving for the NDA or for new parties like PRP
- Focus on Rayalaseema, where it still has pockets of strength
- Challenge the conduct of the polls through legal routes, as Jagan has alleged irregularities
- Find new issues against the NDA government before 2029
Election Guru Analysis
The 2026 Andhra Pradesh municipal results confirm that the 2024 wave has not faded. The NDA’s three-party arithmetic of TDP, Jana Sena and BJP held together in the cities, and the opposition YSRCP failed to turn anti-incumbency into votes. For Jagan, the loss of Pulivendula is a warning sign. Within a week of these results, his former close aide Vijayasai Reddy launched a new party, showing how quickly the opposition space in Andhra Pradesh is shifting.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Results 2026 FAQ
Who won the Andhra Pradesh municipal elections 2026?
The TDP-led NDA (TDP, Jana Sena and BJP) swept the polls, winning 79 of 87 municipalities and 12 of 13 corporation mayor posts.
When was the AP municipal election 2026 held?
Polling was held on 1 November 2026, with repolling on 2 November where needed and counting on 3 November.
Which corporation did YSRCP win?
YSRCP won only the Anantapur municipal corporation, where Ramesh Goud became mayor.
Who is the new mayor of Vijayawada?
Vangaveeti Radhakrishna of the Jana Sena Party won the Vijayawada mayor post.
Who is the new mayor of Visakhapatnam?
Mukka Sravani of the TDP won the Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC) mayor post.
What happened in Pulivendula?
TDP’s T. Geetha Kumari defeated YSRCP’s Y.S. Prameelamma by 13,898 votes to win the Pulivendula municipal chairperson post in Jagan’s home turf.
Were EVMs used in the AP civic polls 2026?
No. The 2026 Andhra Pradesh urban local body elections were held with paper ballots.