Kerala is gearing up for its Assembly elections on April 9, 2026, with polling scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Across the state, over 2.7 crore voters will cast their ballots in a single-phase election covering 140 constituencies. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is vying for a third consecutive term after a decade in power, while the United Democratic Front (UDF) is looking to regain influence following a strong performance in the 2025 local body elections. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aims to establish its presence in the state after a notable showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The electorate includes 1.32 crore men, 1.39 crore women, and 273 transgender persons, highlighting the extensive participation in this electoral exercise.