Kochi Assembly Elections 2026
Kochi is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Ernakulam district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Communist Party of India (Marxist). K J Maxi, from Communist Party of India (Marxist) defeated Tony Chamminy of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 14079 votes.
Kochi Assembly constituency is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Hibi Eden won the Ernakulam parliamentary seat by defeating Kj Shine of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) with a margin of 250385 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Kochi assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Kochi Assembly Election Results 2021 to 2011
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Kochi Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K J Maxi
WINNER
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
54,632
Lead: 14,079
|
42.45% |
| Tony Chamminy | Indian National Congress | 40,553 | 31.51% |
| Shiny Antony | Twenty 20 Party | 19,676 | 15.29% |
| C.g. Rajagopal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,991 | 8.54% |
| Nipun Cherian | Independent | 2,149 | 1.67% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 474 | 0.37% |
| Rajaneesh Babu | Independent | 228 | 0.18% |
Kochi Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K J Maxy
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
47,967
Lead: 47,795
|
38.70% |
| Jayaraj K S | Independent | 172 | 0.14% |
| Abdul Samad | Independent | 101 | 0.08% |
| Dominic Presentation | Indian National Congress | 46,881 | 37.82% |
| Praveen Dhamodara Prabhu | Bharatiya Janta Party | 15,212 | 12.27% |
| K J Leenus | Independent | 7,588 | 6.12% |
| A S Muhammed | Welfare Party of India | 2,357 | 1.90% |
| Sulfikar Ali | Social Democratic Party Of India | 2,108 | 1.70% |
| T P Antony | Peoples Democratic Party | 386 | 0.31% |
| Johny Stephen | Independent | 180 | 0.15% |
Kochi Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dominic Presentation
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
56,352
Lead: 16,503
|
53% |
| M.c.josephine | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 39,849 | 38% |
| K. Sasidharan Master | Bharatiya Janta Party | 5,480 | 5% |
| Yoosuf Mufthi | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,992 | 2% |
| Dominic. C.j. | Independent | 590 | 1% |
| Kamarudheen. T. A. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 482 | 0% |
| A.p. Ibrahim Kutty | Independent | 394 | 0% |
| Adv. Jacob Pulikkan | Independent | 258 | 0% |
| T.a. Krishnan Kutty | Independent | 195 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Kochi MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K J Maxi | CPM | 54,632 | 14,079 | 42.45% |
| 2016 | K J Maxy | CPM | 47,967 | 47,795 | 38.70% |
| 2011 | Dominic Presentation | INC | 56,352 | 16,503 | 53% |
Kochi Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K J Maxi | CPM |
54,632
(Lead: 14,079)
|
42.45% |
| Tony Chamminy | INC | 40,553 | 31.51% | |
| 2016 | K J Maxy | CPM |
47,967
(Lead: 47,795)
|
38.70% |
| Dominic Presentation | INC | 46,881 | 37.82% | |
| 2011 | Dominic Presentation | INC |
56,352
(Lead: 16,503)
|
53% |
| M.c.josephine | CPM | 39,849 | 38% |
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Kerala Kochi Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kochi Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
K J Maxi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Kochi Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Tony Chamminy of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 14079 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kochi constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kochi constituency is 67% CPM and 33% INC, with CPM won 2 times and INC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Kochi Assembly Election?
K J Maxi (CPM) received 42.45% vote share.
Tony Chamminy (INC) received 31.51% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kochi Assembly Election?
K J Maxi (CPM) won the 2021 election with 54632 votes, leading by 14079 votes and securing a 42.45% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kochi Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kochi Assembly constituency falls under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency of Ernakulam district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kochi Assembly Election 2021?
K J Maxi (CPM) won the Kochi Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 14079 votes over Tony Chamminy (INC).
What are the key constituencies in the Ernakulam Lok Sabha area?
The Kochi Assembly constituency is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kalamassery, Paravur, Vypeen, Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Thrikkakara.
Who were the top candidates for the Kochi Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kochi Assembly Election 2021 were:
K J Maxi (CPM)
Tony Chamminy (INC)
Shiny Antony (Twenty 20 Party)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K J Maxi (CPM) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kochi Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Kochi Assembly Election 2021 was 68.81%
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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