The Election Commission of India has announced the list and schedule for the election. The 12 Rajya Sabha seats will have elections in 2026 across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. This will further create a stage for political move ahead of the winter session.
This election is set to take place on 16 October 2026. The total of 12 Rajya Sabha seats is across the nation, including 10 from Uttar Pradesh, 1 seat in Uttarakhand and a bypoll in West Bengal.
These elections are happening as many current members are finishing their terms, so the results will be important in deciding the balance of power in the Rajya Sabha and overall politics.
Which Are The 12 Seats For Upcoming Rajya Sabha Election 2026?
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Seats: Key Details:
The largest state of the nation, Uttar Pradesh will undergo a makeover for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats. This makes Uttar Pradesh the most important state in this cycle.
Several prominent and big political names from BJP, Samajwadi, and BSP are completing their terms in Rajya Sabha, this calls for the election session. While all the 9 seats have members, one seat remains empty.
Let’s look at the list.
Outgoing Members Of Rajya Sabha From UP
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Arun Singh (BJP)
Geeta Shakya (BJP)
Neeraj Shekhar (BJP)
Brijlal (BJP)
BL Verma (BJP)
Seema Dwivedi (BJP)
Hardeep Singh Puri (BJP)
Ram Gopal Yadav (Samajwadi Party)
Ramji Gautam (BSP)
Vacant Seat In UP
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Dinesh Sharma (Vacant since Sept 11 after appointment as Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Seats: Key Details
Uttarakhand will see one Rajya Sabha seat going to polls as the term of BJP leader Naresh Bansal ends. The election will decide the state’s sole representation in the Upper House.
Outgoing Members Of Rajya Sabha From Uttarakhand
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The seat held by Naresh Bansal is up for election as his term ends.
West Bengal Rajya Sabha Seat: 1 Seat For Bypoll
West bengal will conduct a bypoll election for a rajya sabha seat. The election has been called to fill a vacant position in the Upper House, ensuring the state maintains its full representation in Parliament through the upcoming electoral process.
What are bypoll elections? A bypoll election is a special election which is held to fill vacant seats in parliament or state assemblies. This happens when a member resigns, dies or is disqualified before their term ends.