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45 Candidates Remain in Karnataka By‑Election Contest After Last‑Minute Withdrawals
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🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:38 PM
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The Karnataka State Election Commission has confirmed that 45 candidates will contest the upcoming by‑elections after a flurry of last‑day withdrawals.
The Karnataka State Election Commission released the final list of contestants for the pending by‑elections, noting that 45 candidates will now vie for the vacant seats after a series of last‑day withdrawals.
Withdrawals were lodged on the final day allowed for filing nominations, trimming the earlier slate of aspirants across the multiple assembly constituencies that are due for a poll. The commission confirmed the revised list earlier this week and has updated the official candidate register accordingly.
These by‑elections are being held to fill vacancies in several Karnataka legislative assembly seats that arose due to resignations and other political shifts. With the field narrowed, analysts expect a possible impact on vote‑splitting dynamics, especially in closely contested constituencies.
Election officials have urged voters to verify the credentials of the remaining candidates and have announced that polling stations will be set up across the state in the coming weeks, adhering to standard security and health protocols.
Withdrawals were lodged on the final day allowed for filing nominations, trimming the earlier slate of aspirants across the multiple assembly constituencies that are due for a poll. The commission confirmed the revised list earlier this week and has updated the official candidate register accordingly.
These by‑elections are being held to fill vacancies in several Karnataka legislative assembly seats that arose due to resignations and other political shifts. With the field narrowed, analysts expect a possible impact on vote‑splitting dynamics, especially in closely contested constituencies.
Election officials have urged voters to verify the credentials of the remaining candidates and have announced that polling stations will be set up across the state in the coming weeks, adhering to standard security and health protocols.