The vote counting process for the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation in the Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections 2026 has witnessed a remarkably tight contest. According to the tally recorded at 01:26 PM, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress are holding leads in 44 wards each out of the total 100 wards. Meanwhile, candidate representation from other organizations and independents is currently ahead in 11 wards. The counting of votes commenced at 8 AM on September 14, 2026.
Tally and Voting Dynamics in Jodhpur Municipal Corporation
Jodhpur Municipal Corporation serves as a crucial urban governance body within the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. Voting for all 100 wards of this municipality was conducted during the second phase of the elections on Friday, September 11, 2026. The figures emerging by mid-day indicate an extremely neck-and-neck fight between the two traditional political heavyweights. The 11 wards where independent groups or other organizations lead could play a pivotal role once the final numbers are declared.
Nominations, Polling Stations, and Candidate Statistics
Detailed administrative setup was put in place to manage the electoral process across Jodhpur. A total of 729 polling booths were set up in the municipality. Among these, 714 polling booths accommodated up to 1,400 registered voters, whereas 15 polling booths catered to more than 1,400 voters. Across the 100 wards, 864 nomination papers were originally submitted. During the verification stage, 230 nominations were rejected and 61 were dismissed, following which 188 candidates opted to withdraw their candidature. This left 385 candidates actively contesting the civic poll, with zero candidates getting elected unopposed.
Overall Structure and Voter Turnout Across Rajasthan
The statewide local body polls encompassed 309 urban municipal bodies operating across Rajasthan, divided into two distinct phases. These consisted of 10 Municipal Corporations, 51 Municipal Councils, and 248 Municipalities. During the second phase of voting on September 11, 2026, Jodhpur Municipal Corporation recorded a total voter turnout of 71.95%. Across the state, Phase 1 witnessed a polling participation rate of 76.41%, whereas Phase 2 registered a 70% turnout, bringing the cumulative statewide polling average to 73.21%.
Election Schedule and Upcoming Key Dates
The official gazette notification for the 2026 Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections was issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The scrutiny of nomination forms took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the final date for candidate withdrawal was set for Thursday, September 3, 2026. The first voting phase covered 162 municipal bodies on September 9, 2026, followed by the remaining 147 municipal bodies going to the polls on September 11, 2026. Following the current vote counting on September 14, 2026, the election of Mayors and Chairpersons across all urban local bodies will take place on September 21, 2026. Subsequently, elections for Deputy Mayors, Deputy Chairpersons, and Municipal Vice-Presidents will be held on September 22, 2026.
