Meghalaya · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2018
Kimfa Sidney Marbaniang of Indian National Congress won the Rambrai Jyrngam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Meghalaya in the 2018 state assembly election, securing 12,135 votes (44.20% vote share). The runner-up was K Phlastingwell Pangniang (Hill State People's Democratic Party) with 8,332 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Kimfa Sidney Marbaniang | 12135 | 44.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | K Phlastingwell Pangniang | 8332 | 30.30% | Hill State People's Democratic Party |
| 3 | Alfred Kharbani | 3455 | 12.60% | National People's Party |
| 4 | Synranlang Nongshlong | 2564 | 9.30% | Peoples Democratic Front |
| 5 | Sillash M Sangma | 600 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Sumis N Marak | 390 | 1.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Rambrai Jyrngam constituency is part of the Meghalaya Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2018 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Kimfa Sidney Marbaniang (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 12,135 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.