In preparation for the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026, Kozhikode district has finalized all arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh announced that 2,837 polling stations have been established to accommodate 26,57,478 electors, comprising 12,98,343 men, 13,59,102 women, and 33 transgender persons. To facilitate the election, 13,218 officials will be deployed across the district. Special attention is being given to security, with 351 vulnerable booths receiving additional protection and around 1,600 police personnel assigned to the rural areas, alongside Central Armed Police Forces. The election will also feature innovative measures such as webcasting to monitor polling stations and prevent impersonation. Continuous CCTV monitoring will be conducted from the Collectorate's control room. Additionally, mobile deposit facilities and voter facilitation centres will be available to assist voters and election officials throughout the process.