Counting of votes for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats began on October 27, 2026. Voting took place on October 23, with 43 candidates contesting the elections. The main contest is between the Congress and the BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance. The results will decide the winners from two graduates and two teachers constituencies. Keep reading!
Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: Live Counting Updates
| Update | Details |
| Counting date | October 27, 2026 |
| Total seats | 4 |
| Total candidates | 43 |
| Polling date | October 23, 2026 |
| Counting status | Counting underway |
| Winners declared | To be updated |
Live updates: This table will be updated as counting figures and official results become available.
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Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: Constituency-Wise Candidates
| Constituency | Congress Candidate | BJP / JD(S) Candidate | Winner |
| South-East Graduates’ | Shashi Hulikunte Mutt | K. M. Suresh (BJP) | To be updated |
| West Graduates’ | Mohan Limbikai | S. V. Sankanur (BJP) | To be updated |
| North-East Teachers’ | Sharanappa Mattur | Shashil G. Namoshi (BJP) | To be updated |
| Bengaluru Teachers’ | Puttanna | A. P. Ranganath (JD(S)) | To be updated |
Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: Counting Numbers
| Constituency | Votes counted | Leading candidate | Votes received | Status |
| South-East Graduates’ | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | Counting underway |
| West Graduates’ | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | Counting underway |
| North-East Teachers’ | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | Counting underway |
| Bengaluru Teachers’ | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | Counting underway |
Counting of votes for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats began on October 27, 2026. A total of 43 candidates are contesting the elections.
Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: Constituency-Wise Voter Turnout
| Constituency | Voter turnout |
| South-East Graduates’ | 73.58% |
| West Graduates’ | 75.62% |
| North-East Teachers’ | 86.97% |
| Bengaluru Teachers’ | 81.98% |
Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: When Will Winners Be Declared?
The winners will be announced after counting is completed in each constituency. The final vote totals and winning candidates will be added here as official results become available.