By-Election Results 2026

Madurantakam (SC) and Dharapuram (SC) — votes, vote share and margin as counting progresses. Polling on 6 October; counting begins at 8 AM on 9 October 2026.

—Days to counting

6 OctPolling

9 OctCounting, 8 AM

2Seats

Figures are entered from the Election Commission of India’s official results as counting progresses. Official source: results.eci.gov.in.

Counting day

How Counting Works

8 AM — postal ballotsCounting begins with postal ballots, followed by the EVM votes.

RoundsEVM votes are counted table by table in rounds; leads are updated after each round.

VVPAT checkPaper slips from randomly chosen machines are matched with the EVM count.

DeclarationThe Returning Officer declares the winner once all rounds are complete.