The final results for the Ramgarh Shekhawati Municipal Board Election 2026 in Sikar district, Rajasthan, have been officially declared. Out of the total 35 wards in the municipality, Congress emerged as the leading party by securing victory in 18 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 10 wards, while independent candidates and other local groups captured 7 seats. Vote counting for the municipality commenced at 8 AM on September 14, 2026, as part of the broader Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections.
Detailed Breakdown of Nominations and Polling Stations
Elections were conducted across all 35 wards of Ramgarh Shekhawati with structured administrative arrangements. A total of 32 polling booths were established across the municipal area, all of which catered to voter populations of up to 1,400. Zero booths had a voter strength exceeding 1,400. During the nomination phase, 190 nomination papers were submitted by aspiring candidates. Following administrative scrutiny, 24 nominations were withdrawn, 50 were rejected, and 21 were dismissed. This left 92 final contestants in the fray across all wards. Out of these 92 candidates, 3 were elected unopposed prior to the voting day.
Voter Turnout Figures Across Phases
Voting in Ramgarh Shekhawati took place during the second phase of the state municipal elections on Friday, September 11, 2026. The municipality recorded a turnout of 72.89%. Across Rajasthan, elections were held across 309 urban local bodies in two distinct phases. Phase 1 recorded a turnout of 76.41%, while Phase 2 saw a 70% voter participation rate statewide. Combining both phases, the overall statewide voter turnout stood at 73.21%.
Statewide Framework and Election Timeline
The 2026 local body elections encompassed 309 municipal entities in Rajasthan, consisting of 10 Municipal Corporations, 51 Municipal Councils, and 248 Municipalities. The formal electoral timeline began with the issuance of the official gazette notification on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Nomination scrutiny took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, followed by the final deadline for withdrawal of candidatures on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Polling for Phase 1 was held on September 9, 2026, across 162 municipal bodies, while Phase 2 covering the remaining 147 bodies, including Ramgarh Shekhawati, was completed on September 11, 2026.
Schedule for Chairperson and Deputy Elections
Following the announcement of ward member results, attention turns to the election of municipal board leaders. The polls to elect Mayors and Chairpersons across Rajasthan's urban local bodies are scheduled for September 21, 2026. Subsequently, elections for Deputy Mayors, Deputy Chairpersons, and Municipal Vice-Presidents will be conducted on September 22, 2026.
