Kerala · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2026
Shibu Theckumpuram of Kerala Congress won the Kothamangalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Kerala in the 2026 state assembly election, securing 73,479 votes (52.80% vote share). The runner-up was Antony John (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 56,620 votes.
A total of 7 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shibu Theckumpuram | 73479 | 52.80% | Kerala Congress |
| 2 | Antony John | 56620 | 40.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Aji Narayanan | 7046 | 5.10% | Bharath Dharma Jana Sena |
| 4 | Roy Arackal | 703 | 0.50% | Social Democratic Party Of India |
| 5 | Shibu Kallekkattu | 297 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Shibu Chalakattu | 192 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Finto Xavier | 137 | 0.10% | Rashtravadi Janata Party |
The Kothamangalam constituency is part of the Kerala Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2026 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Shibu Theckumpuram (Kerala Congress) emerged as the winner securing 73,479 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.