Mizoram · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2018
Lawmawma Tochhawng of Mizo National Front won the Lunglei East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Mizoram in the 2018 state assembly election, securing 4,063 votes (33.10% vote share). The runner-up was Lalrinpuii (Independent) with 3,991 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Lawmawma Tochhawng | 4063 | 33.10% | Mizo National Front |
| 2 | Lalrinpuii | 3991 | 32.50% | Independent |
| 3 | Joseph Lalhimpuia | 3836 | 31.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | H.Lalruata | 405 | 3.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Lunglei East constituency is part of the Mizoram Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2018 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Lawmawma Tochhawng (Mizo National Front) emerged as the winner securing 4,063 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.