Election results are being announced on Friday, October 9, 2026 for six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The counting covers five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat. Counting has began at 8 am. Keep reading to know in detail.
Which States Will Declare Election Results on October 9, 2026?
By-election results are being counted in three states and one Union Territory. These are not full Assembly election results. The counting is limited to six vacant seats across the four regions.
| State / Union Territory | Constituency | Election Type |
| West Bengal | Nandigram | Assembly by-election |
| West Bengal | Rejinagar | Assembly by-election |
| Tamil Nadu | Madurantakam | Assembly by-election |
| Tamil Nadu | Dharapuram | Assembly by-election |
| Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Assembly by-election |
| Assam | Nagaon | Lok Sabha by-election |
How Many Seats Are Included in the Election Results Today?
A total of six seats are included in the October 9 by-election counting. Five are Assembly constituencies, while one is a Lok Sabha constituency. The seat-wise breakdown is:
| State / UT | Constituency Type | Number of Seats |
| West Bengal | Assembly | 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | Assembly | 2 |
| Puducherry | Assembly | 1 |
| Assam | Lok Sabha | 1 |
Which Constituencies in West Bengal Will Declare Results Today?
West Bengal has two Assembly constituencies in the by election counting: Nandigram and Rejinagar. Counting began on October 9 with candidate wise vote totals.
Which Constituencies in Tamil Nadu Will Declare Results Today?
The two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies included in the counting are Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Which Constituency in Puducherry Will Declare Results Today?
Thattanchavady is the Puducherry Assembly constituency included in the October 9 by election results. Puducherry is a Union Territory rather than a state.
Which Lok Sabha Constituency in Assam Will Declare Results Today?
The Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam is the only parliamentary seat included in the by election counting on October 9.
What Is the Difference Between an Assembly By-Election and a Lok Sabha By-Election?
An Assembly by election is held to fill a vacant seat in a state or Union Territory legislature. A Lok Sabha by election is held to fill a vacant seat in the lower house of Parliament.