Elections in 2027 will be a mini general election for India. Seven states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat – will elect new Assemblies, together accounting for 940 Assembly seats. In July 2027, India will also elect a new President, as President Droupadi Murmu’s five-year term ends. These polls will be the biggest test of the BJP, the Congress, AAP and regional parties before the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
Here is the complete list of elections in 2027, with seats, current governments, 2022 results, expected timing and the key battles to watch.
Elections in 2027 at a Glance
| Election | Expected Time | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh Assembly | February – March 2027 | 403 |
| Punjab Assembly | February – March 2027 | 117 |
| Uttarakhand Assembly | February – March 2027 | 70 |
| Goa Assembly | February – March 2027 | 40 |
| Manipur Assembly | February – March 2027 | 60 |
| Presidential Election | July 2027 | – |
| Himachal Pradesh Assembly | November 2027 | 68 |
| Gujarat Assembly | December 2027 | 182 |
Dates are expected based on the end of the current Assembly terms. The Election Commission of India will announce the official schedules closer to the polls.
1. Uttar Pradesh Election 2027 (403 Seats)
India’s largest state is the biggest prize of 2027. In 2022, the BJP won 255 of 403 seats with 41.29% of the vote, while the Samajwadi Party won 111. But in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the SP won 37 of UP’s 80 seats against the BJP’s 33. In November 2026, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav announced he would not contest the Assembly election, while the BJP is considering fielding Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and both Deputy CMs.
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2. Punjab Election 2027 (117 Seats)
AAP swept Punjab in 2022 with 92 seats. In 2027, the big question is whether the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal will reunite after Amit Shah predicted an “NDA government” in Punjab. The Congress, which won 7 of 13 Lok Sabha seats in 2024, is also a strong contender.
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3. Uttarakhand Election 2027 (70 Seats)
In 2022, the BJP won 47 of 70 seats and broke Uttarakhand’s pattern of alternating governments. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami – who implemented the Uniform Civil Code in the state – will lead the BJP’s bid for a third straight term, while the Congress hopes the old anti-incumbency pattern returns.
4. Goa Election 2027 (40 Seats)
In 2022, the BJP won 20 of Goa’s 40 seats and formed the government with support from allies and independents. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will seek another term. The Congress, AAP and regional parties will try to consolidate the anti-BJP vote in a state where small swings decide many seats.
5. Manipur Election 2027 (60 Seats)
Manipur goes to the polls after one of its most difficult periods. In 2022, the BJP won 32 of 60 seats. Since May 2023, ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities has claimed many lives and displaced tens of thousands of people, and the state was placed under President’s Rule in February 2025. Peace, rehabilitation of displaced people and political reconciliation will dominate the 2027 election.
6. Presidential Election 2027 (July)
President Droupadi Murmu’s term ends in July 2027. The President is elected by an electoral college of elected MPs and elected MLAs of all states and of the union territories of Delhi and Puducherry. Because the value of each MLA’s vote depends on the state’s population, the results of the early-2027 Assembly elections – especially Uttar Pradesh – will affect the strength of the NDA and the opposition in the Presidential election.
7. Himachal Pradesh Election 2027 (68 Seats)
The Congress won 40 of 68 seats in 2022, continuing Himachal’s tradition of changing governments every five years. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will try to break that pattern, while the BJP hopes the tradition holds.
8. Gujarat Election 2027 (182 Seats)
Gujarat closes the year. In 2022, the BJP won a record 156 of 182 seats, the highest by any party in the state’s history. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will lead the BJP’s bid for an eighth straight Assembly election victory – the party has won every Gujarat Assembly election since 1995. AAP, which won 5 seats in 2022, and the Congress will try to dent the BJP’s dominance.
2022 Results of the States Voting in 2027
| State | Total Seats | Majority | 2022 Winner | Seats Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 403 | 202 | BJP | 255 |
| Punjab | 117 | 59 | AAP | 92 |
| Uttarakhand | 70 | 36 | BJP | 47 |
| Goa | 40 | 21 | BJP | 20 |
| Manipur | 60 | 31 | BJP | 32 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 68 | 35 | Congress | 40 |
| Gujarat | 182 | 92 | BJP | 156 |
Local Body Elections in 2027
Several important municipal corporations are also due for elections in 2027, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Greater Chennai and other Tamil Nadu corporations, Bhopal and Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Patna and other Bihar corporations, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jammu and Srinagar. Dates for these depend on state election commissions.
What the 2027 Elections Mean for 2029
- UP and Punjab will show whether the opposition’s 2024 gains were lasting.
- Gujarat and Uttarakhand will test the BJP’s hold in its strongholds.
- Himachal will test the Congress’s ability to retain a state.
- The Presidential election will show the balance of power in Parliament and the states.
- Electoral roll revision (SIR) and the INDIA bloc’s fight with the Election Commission will shape the political debate.
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How the 2022 Results Shaped These States
Five of the seven states that vote in 2027 last voted in early 2022. The BJP won four of them – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur – while AAP swept Punjab. Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh voted later in 2022: the BJP won a record victory in Gujarat, while the Congress won Himachal. In 2017, the picture was different: the BJP had won 312 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress had won 77 seats in Punjab, and in Goa and Manipur the Congress had emerged as the single largest party but the BJP formed governments with allies.
| State | 2017 Winner | 2022 Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | BJP (312) | BJP (255) |
| Punjab | Congress (77) | AAP (92) |
| Uttarakhand | BJP (57) | BJP (47) |
| Goa | BJP-led govt (Congress largest party) | BJP (20) |
| Manipur | BJP-led govt (Congress largest party) | BJP (32) |
| Himachal Pradesh | BJP (2017) | Congress (40) |
| Gujarat | BJP (99 in 2017) | BJP (156) |
How the President of India Is Elected
The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of state Legislative Assemblies (including Delhi and Puducherry). Each vote has a “value”. An MLA’s vote value is based on the state’s 1971 population divided by the number of MLAs; an MP’s vote value is the total value of all MLAs’ votes divided by the number of elected MPs. Voting is by secret ballot using the single transferable vote system.
| Voter | Vote Value (2022) |
|---|---|
| MLA from Uttar Pradesh | 208 (highest among states) |
| MLA from Sikkim | 7 (lowest) |
| Member of Parliament | 700 |
In July 2022, Droupadi Murmu became India’s 15th President and the first tribal woman to hold the post, defeating opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha with about 64% of the electoral college vote value.
Why Uttar Pradesh Matters Most
UP has 403 MLAs, each with the highest vote value in the Presidential election, 80 Lok Sabha seats and 31 Rajya Sabha seats. Whoever wins UP in early 2027 will gain a major advantage not only in the state but also in the Presidential election and future Rajya Sabha polls – which is why both the BJP and the SP-led INDIA bloc see UP 2027 as a semi-final for 2029.
Key Leaders to Watch in 2027
| State | Ruling Side Leader | Main Challenger(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Yogi Adityanath (BJP) | Akhilesh Yadav (SP) |
| Punjab | Bhagwant Mann (AAP) | Congress, SAD, BJP |
| Uttarakhand | Pushkar Singh Dhami (BJP) | Congress |
| Goa | Pramod Sawant (BJP) | Congress, AAP, regional parties |
| Himachal Pradesh | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Congress) | BJP |
| Gujarat | Bhupendra Patel (BJP) | Congress, AAP |
Election Calendar Tips for Voters
- Check your name in the electoral roll on the Election Commission’s voter portal well before the polls.
- If you have shifted or turned 18, apply using Form 6 or the relevant form in time.
- Keep your EPIC (voter ID) or another approved photo ID ready for polling day.
- Follow official ECI announcements for dates – avoid rumours on social media.
State Profiles: Quick Facts
| State | Lok Sabha Seats | CM Since | Formed / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 80 | March 2017 | Largest state by population |
| Punjab | 13 | March 2022 | First AAP government outside Delhi |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | July 2021 | Formed on 9 November 2000 |
| Goa | 2 | March 2019 | Smallest state by area |
| Manipur | 2 | – | President’s Rule imposed in February 2025 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | December 2022 | Alternating governments since 1985 |
| Gujarat | 26 | September 2021 | BJP has won every election since 1995 |
Together, these seven states send 132 members to the Lok Sabha – nearly a quarter of the House – which is why the 2027 results will be read as a signal for 2029.
Uttarakhand: Breaking the Pattern
Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000. Until 2022, it alternated between the Congress and the BJP. Pushkar Singh Dhami, who became Chief Minister in July 2021, led the BJP to a second consecutive term in 2022 even though he lost his own seat, and later won a bypoll. The state implemented the Uniform Civil Code in 2025.
Goa: Small State, Big Stakes
Goa’s 40 seats are small constituencies where a few hundred votes can decide results. In 2017 the Congress won the most seats, but the BJP formed the government with regional allies. Pramod Sawant became Chief Minister in March 2019 after Manohar Parrikar’s death and led the BJP to 20 seats in 2022. Defections from the Congress to the BJP in 2019 and 2022 have shaped Goa’s politics.
Himachal and Gujarat: The Year-End Battles
Himachal Pradesh has not re-elected a ruling party since 1985, and the Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister since December 2022, will try to change that. In Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel became Chief Minister in September 2021 and led the BJP to its biggest-ever win of 156 seats in 2022. AAP’s entry in 2022, with 5 seats, made Gujarat a three-way contest for the first time.
What Is the Model Code of Conduct?
Once the Election Commission announces the schedule for any election, the Model Code of Conduct comes into force. It bars governments from announcing new schemes or projects, restricts the use of official machinery for campaigning, and sets rules for speeches, rallies and polling-day conduct. It stays in force until results are declared.
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Elections in 2027 FAQ
Which states have Assembly elections in 2027?
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat have Assembly elections due in 2027.
When is the UP election 2027?
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election is expected in February – March 2027.
When is the Presidential election in 2027?
The Presidential election is due in July 2027, when President Droupadi Murmu’s term ends.
How many Assembly seats go to polls in 2027?
A total of 940 Assembly seats across seven states – UP 403, Gujarat 182, Punjab 117, Uttarakhand 70, Himachal 68, Manipur 60 and Goa 40.
When is the Gujarat election 2027?
The Gujarat Assembly election is expected in December 2027.
When is the Himachal Pradesh election 2027?
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly election is expected in November 2027.
Which party won Punjab in 2022?
The Aam Aadmi Party won Punjab in 2022 with 92 of 117 seats.