The vote counting process for the Mahuwa municipality in Rajasthan has commenced as part of the urban local body election results. The counting of votes for Mahuwa began at 8 AM on September 14, 2026. Voting in this municipal area took place during the first phase of the elections held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Overview of Mahuwa Municipality and Polling Data
Mahuwa is one of the 309 municipal bodies that went to polls across Rajasthan under the 2026 urban local body elections. Located in the Dausa district of the state, the municipality comprises a total of 35 wards. During these elections, the municipal area had 35 polling booths in total, with all 35 booths accommodating up to 1400 voters, while the number of booths with more than 1400 voters stood at zero. Mahuwa recorded a voter turnout of 82.92% during the first phase of voting.
Candidate Nominations and Final Contestants
A total of 306 nominations were filed across the 35 wards of the Mahuwa municipal body. Out of these, 44 nominations were withdrawn, 26 were rejected, and 11 were set aside, leaving a final field of 225 candidates in the fray. Among all the candidates contesting the election, none were elected unopposed across any of the wards.
Scale of the Rajasthan Local Body Elections
The statewide urban elections covered a total of 309 municipal bodies, which included 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils, and 248 municipalities. The official gazette notification for the election was issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The scrutiny of nominations took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the final date for withdrawing nominations was Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Election Timeline and Upcoming Leadership Polls
Out of the 309 municipal bodies, voting for 162 bodies took place in the first phase on September 9, 2026, while the remaining 147 bodies went to polls in the second phase on September 11, 2026. The overall election saw a total voter turnout of 73.21%, with the first phase recording 76.41% and the second phase recording 70%. Vote counting and results are scheduled for September 14, 2026. Furthermore, elections to choose mayors and chairpersons of the urban local bodies are scheduled for September 21, 2026, while polls for deputy mayors, deputy chairpersons, and municipal vice-presidents will be held on September 22, 2026.
