[Vote Counting Live] Kannur Election Results 2026: Exit Polls Give Edge to Kadannappalli Ramachandran; Counting Begins

Kannur Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Kannur Assembly constituency, located in Kannur district, is part of the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency and one of the 140 seats in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

It is a general constituency with a predominantly urban voter base. The seat is politically significant and is known for closely fought contests, especially between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF).

Key Candidates in 2026 Assembly Elections

Candidate	Party / Alliance	Key Status / Profile
Kadannappalli Ramachandran	Congress (Secular) - Left Democratic Front	Sitting MLA seeking re-election.
T. O. Mohanan	Indian National Congress - United Democratic Front	Congress candidate and main opposition challenger.
BJP Candidate	Bharatiya Janata Party - National Democratic Alliance	Represents NDA presence; relatively smaller vote base.

Voter Base and Turnout (2021)

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the constituency had a total electorate of approximately 1,73,961 voters. The voter turnout was around 77.29 percent. This reflects strong electoral participation and aligns with Kerala's trend of high voter engagement.

Kannur Assembly Election Results (2021)

Candidate	Party / Alliance	Votes	Vote Share (%)
Kadannappalli Ramachandran	Congress (Secular) - Left Democratic Front	60,313	~44.98%
Satheeshan Pacheni	Indian National Congress - United Democratic Front	58,568	~43.68%
Archana Vandichal	Bharatiya Janata Party - National Democratic Alliance	11,581	~8.6%

Electoral Trends

Kannur shows a competitive but Left-leaning electoral pattern. The Left Democratic Front has maintained a strong presence and currently holds the seat. The Indian National Congress-led United Democratic Front remains the principal challenger, often losing by narrow margins. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has a limited but steady vote share. The constituency is known for tight contests and high political awareness.

Economy and social profile

The Kannur constituency has a mixed economy influenced by traditional industries and the service sector. The region has a strong presence of handloom and beedi industries, which have historically supported local employment. At the same time, remittances from Gulf countries play a significant role in the local economy, shaping consumption patterns and urban growth.

Kannur also has a high literacy rate and strong political awareness. The electorate includes workers, small traders, professionals, and government employees. Social and political movements have historically been active in the region, contributing to high voter participation and issue-based voting patterns.