GVMC Election Results 2026 Live: Visakhapatnam Mayor Race, Ward Trends & Counting Updates
GVMC Election Results 2026: Who Will Lead Visakhapatnam? Mayor Race, Ward Trends & Counting Updates
Counting is underway across 120 wards of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) along with the high-stakes Mayoral direct ballot. The TDP-led alliance and YSRCP are in a tight race for the city's civic governance.
All figures reported herein represent early counting snapshots and postal ballots. Final ward-by-ward winners are subject to official AP State Election Commission certification.
Visakhapatnam Mayor Election: Mukka Sravani vs Varudu Kalyani
The mayoral contest is the centerpiece of the 2026 municipal election. The two key contenders drawing intense state-wide attention are Mukka Sravani representing the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance and Varudu Kalyani from the YSR Congress Party.
Mukka Sravani
NDA Mayoral NomineeVarudu Kalyani
YSRCP Mayoral NomineeMayoral Counting Figures by Agency Update
| Party / Candidate | Round 1 (ANI - 8:50 AM) | Postal Ballot (ET - 10:23 AM) | Trend Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDP Alliance (Mukka Sravani) | 53 | 417 | Leading |
| YSRCP (Varudu Kalyani) | 29 | 275 | Trailing |
| Congress | 2 | 5 | ā |
| Independents & Others | 31 | 201 | ā |
| Total Reported Count | 115 | 898 | Provisional |
*Important: These two updates refer to separate reporting snapshots and counting stages. They must not be combined or summed together.
Ward Trends: Which Alliance Controls the Corporation?
To achieve an absolute majority in the GVMC Municipal Council, a political party or coalition must win at least 61 of the 120 wards. Early round leads indicate the following distribution:
Zone-wise Polling Rates Across Visakhapatnam
The overall voter participation settled at 56.32%, slightly lower than the 59.41% recorded in the 2021 municipal elections. Bheemunipatnam saw the highest turnout while the North Zone recorded the lowest.
Counting Infrastructure & Security Framework
Andhra University North and South campuses have been turned into fortified counting zones under the direct supervision of city police and state observers:
113 Counting Halls
Divided across 8 blocks in North Campus and 2 blocks in South Campus.
1,507 Counting Tables
Equipped with micro-observers and dedicated postal sorting desks.
5,000+ Personnel
Three-tier armed police cordons and continuous CCTV streaming.
2-Round Conclusion
Targeted completion within two counting cycles for all 120 wards.
What Happens After the GVMC Results Are Declared?
Once the official certificates are handed over by returning officers, the 120 newly elected corporators will be formally gazetted. While the Mayor is directly elected in this election, the Deputy Mayor will be selected through a floor vote in the first municipal council convention.