Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Ernakulam witnesses heavy voter turnout at 80%

Ernakulam district witnessed a sharp increase in voter turnout for the Assembly elections on Thursday (April 9, 2026), recording nearly 80% of polling as against 75.90% in 2021. The polling percentage stood at 79.78%, according to official figures released at 9 p.m. The final figures may slightly vary.

The district, home to 14 assembly constituencies, witnessed a steady flow of voters to polling stations since voting began. Though the turnout slowed down by noon, thanks to the scorching summer, some polling stations witnessed long queues in the evening hours too.

Eight constituencies witnessed voter turnout above 80%, while the rest recorded turnout above 75%. Kunnathunad continued its high-turnout streak, recording 83.69%, the highest in the district. The constituency, locked in a triangular contest this time, had recorded a voter turnout of 82.93% in 2021.