Kochi Assembly Election Results 2026
The Kochi constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 80.32% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Mohammad Shiyas of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating K J Maxi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) with a margin of 8188 votes.The Kochi Assembly constituency falls under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Hibi Eden won the Ernakulam Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 250385 votes, defeating Kj Shine of the Communist Party Of India (marxist). Below you can find the Kochi Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Kochi Candidates List
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Kochi Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Kochi Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohammad Shiyas
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
64,318
Lead:
8,188
|
47.87% |
| K J Maxi | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 56,130 | 41.78% |
| Xavier Joolappan | Twenty 20 Party | 11,854 | 8.82% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 926 | 0.69% |
| Aneesh Mattancherry | Social Democratic Party Of India | 803 | 0.60% |
| Ajeesh P.e | Independent | 318 | 0.24% |
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 | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mohammad Shiyas | INC | 64,318 | 8,188 | 47.87% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mohammad Shiyas | INC |
64,318
(Lead:
8,188)
|
47.87% |
| K J Maxi | CPM | 56,130 | 41.78% | |
| 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 2026 election?
Mohammad Shiyas of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Kochi Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating K J Maxi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) by a margin of 8188 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kochi constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kochi constituency is 50% INC and 50% CPM, with INC won 2 times and CPM won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Kochi Assembly Election?
Mohammad Shiyas (INC) received 47.87% vote share.
K J Maxi (CPM) received 41.78% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Kochi Assembly Election?
Mohammad Shiyas (INC) won the 2026 election with 64318 votes, leading by 8188 votes and securing a 47.87% 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 2026?
Mohammad Shiyas (INC) won the Kochi Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 8188 votes over K J Maxi (CPM).
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 2026?
The top candidates in the Kochi Assembly Election 2026 were:
Mohammad Shiyas (INC)
K J Maxi (CPM)
Xavier Joolappan (TTP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Mohammad Shiyas (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kochi Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Kochi Assembly Election 2026 was 80.32%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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