Kerala Assembly elections 2026: How Kerala has voted since 2011

Kerala’s electoral history narrates a fascinating tale; one marked by intense power plays, invigorating victories and smear campaigns. Many popular leaders have taken the helm, bringing about revolutionary transformations in the State.

Kerala has frequently been a focal point of debate during major elections. While Legislative Assembly elections in Kerala have perhaps favoured the Left more, Lok Sabha results have tended to reflect stronger support for centrist coalitions. This trend is evident in the General Elections since 1957, during which time the UDF has won seats 14 out of 18 times.

The two key fronts in Kerala came out with a razor-thin difference in margin – of 4 seats – in the 2011 Assembly elections, with the UDF holding upperhand. That year, Kerala witnessed the near-upending of a historical trend since 1977, with the UDF emerging victorious with the narrowest of margins: 72 seats against the LDF’s 68.