Who Will Win? MLC Counting 2026 Across 28 Seats

The counting of votes for the 2026 Legislative Council (MLC) elections will take place on 27 October. Decisions on 28 graduate and teacher seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka will be finalised after the count, marking a key moment for parties and candidates.

What was decided in the polls?

Voting for all 28 seats took place on 23 October 2026. The seats are divided as 11 in Uttar Pradesh, 8 in Bihar, 5 in Maharashtra and 4 in Karnataka.

What happened in Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh saw voting for 11 seats, including 5 graduate and 6 teacher constituencies. Turnout was 55.24 per cent, and 152 candidates were in the race. Counting begins at 8:00 AM on 27 October. Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has instructed returning officers to conduct the count fairly, peacefully and transparently, and to keep power supply uninterrupted with auto-switch generators as backup at every centre.

The UP results are expected to reflect the strength of the BJP and the Samajwadi Party. Many observers view them as a preview of the 2027 Assembly elections. In 2020, the BJP won six seats, the Samajwadi Party three and independents two.

What about Bihar?

Bihar's eight seats include four graduate constituencies and four teacher constituencies. There were 150 candidates, 5,32,847 registered voters and 933 polling stations across the state. The winners will be announced after counting on 27 October.

What about Maharashtra and Karnataka?

Maharashtra's five seats, in Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, will also be declared on 27 October. The Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi are the main contenders, and rebel candidates have changed the equations in several seats. In Karnataka, 43 candidates are contesting four seats. The Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance are the main contenders, with the BJP fielding candidates in three seats and JD(S) in the Bengaluru teacher seat.

Why the results matter

The outcomes will show whether the Mahayuti or the Maha Vikas Aghadi performed better in Maharashtra, and whether the Congress or the BJP-JD(S) alliance gained in Karnataka. The votes received by rebel candidates will also indicate how far internal differences affected the results. Counting of preferential votes could also prove decisive in some seats.