Thiruvananthapuram Election Result 2026 Live: CP John Secures Thiruvananthapuram For UDF

Vote counting for the Thiruvananthapuram Assembly seat will begin at 8 AM on Monday, May 4, with early trends expected to emerge within the first few rounds and the final result likely by early evening as counting gathers pace across Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram is set for a keenly watched triangular contest. The key candidates include Sudheer Karamana (Independent backed by LDF), K Jayan (BJP), and CP John (CMP Kerala - UDF).The constituency, located in the state capital, carries significant political weight, often reflecting the broader mood of urban voters. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s influence in the region adds further prominence to the contest, even though he is not in the Assembly fray.In terms of voter participation, Thiruvananthapuram has consistently

recorded healthy turnout figures. In the previous Assembly election, the constituency saw a turnout of around 73%, in line with Kerala’s traditionally strong voter engagement. For the 2026 polls, the state overall recorded a turnout of close to 78%, continuing its trend of high participation.Historically, Thiruvananthapuram has been an urban swing seat, alternating between the LDF and the UDF over the years. While the Congress has had a strong presence in the constituency, the Left has also secured key victories, making it a closely fought battleground. In recent years, the BJP has steadily expanded its vote share here, turning the contest into a competitive three-cornered fight.At the state level, exit polls have indicated a tight race between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, with several projections giving a slight edge to the UDF. The NDA is expected to register marginal gains, though a major breakthrough remains uncertain. However, Kerala has a history of defying exit poll predictions, keeping the final outcome unpredictable.As counting gets underway, Thiruvananthapuram will be a crucial seat to watch—not just for its own result, but for the signals it sends about urban voter sentiment and the larger political direction of Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram Election Results 2026 Live Updates BELOW:

5 am: Counting of votes begins at 8 am.5.30 am: Key candidates are Sudheer Karamana (IND - LDF), K Jayan (BJP), and CP John (CMP Kerala - UDF).8.00 am - Counting of votes begins8.20 am - Early trends awaited.8.21 am - “NDA will win, we have a goal of increasing our numbers in the House and also the vote share,” says BJP leader PK Krishnadas.8.23 am - Neck-and-neck fight between UDF and LDF. Both parties leading in nearly 48 seats, as per early trends. Check live updates here.9.13 am - Congress MP Jebi Mather says, "Its going to be a great victory for the Congress-led UDF. We are expecting over 100 seats and definitely above 85... There is no doubt about the fact that Kerala will have a Congress Chief Minister and the UDF government..."9.19 am - Early trends still awaited.9.41 am - CP John (CMP Kerala) leads in early trends; Sudheer Karamana (IND - LDF) and K Jayan (BJP) trailing.10.01 am - CP John (CMP Kerala) leading by a margin of 1360 votes.11.46 am - CP John maintains lead with a margin of 3510 votes.12.13 pm - CP John leads by about 2171 votes.4.21 pm - CP John wins by margin of 9863 votes.