Kerala Final Voter List 2026 Published: Check Your Name and Appeal Process

Kerala's final electoral roll for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections has been officially published on Saturday, February 21, 2026, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The updated electoral roll now lists a total of 2,69,53,644 voters in the state. This represents a significant revision, with approximately 8,97,211 names deleted compared to the electoral roll as of October 2025, which had 2,78,50,855 voters. The deletions were primarily due to reasons such as death, acquisition of foreign citizenship, change of residence, or duplication of entries. A total of 53,229 names were specifically removed from the draft roll after hearings were conducted as part of the SIR. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which involved rigorous verification and house-to-house enumeration, aimed to ensure the accuracy and purity of the electoral rolls. The process also saw the inclusion of new voters, with 1,23,133 applications for new voter inclusion (Form 6) received between January 31 and February 16, 2026. Additionally, 7,421 applications for overseas voters (Form 6A) were processed. The final roll also includes 2,23,558 overseas electors and 54,110 service voters. New voters in the 18-19 age group number 4,24,518. Voters can check their names on the final electoral roll through the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI) at electoralsearch.eci.gov.in. The process typically involves entering the EPIC number or other personal details to verify inclusion and check assigned polling station details. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Kerala's website (ceo.kerala.gov.in) and the ECINET mobile app are also available for voter information and services. For those who find their names missing or have discrepancies, a two-stage appeal process is in place. The first appeal can be filed before the District Election Officer under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, against the decision of the Electoral Registration Officer. A second appeal can be made to the Chief Electoral Officer against the decision of the District Election Officer under Section 24(b) of the same Act. Importantly, applications for inclusion in the voter list can still be submitted until the last date for filing nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections, with approved applications to be added through a supplementary roll. The publication of the final electoral roll is a crucial step in the election process, ensuring that only eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote in a fair and transparent manner. The article notes a difference in voter numbers compared to the list used for the local body polls, which had 2,86,24,558 voters, highlighting the extensive revision undertaken. Political parties have been provided with copies of the final roll for their verification. While the final list is published, the Election Commission continues to process a large number of additional applications received between January 31 and February 16, 2026, totaling 4,01,368. The news is specific to India and concerns the electoral process in Kerala for its state assembly elections.

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