UP Assembly Election 2027: When Will Polls Be Held, Voter List, Seats and Full Guide
The UP assembly election 2027 will be the country's biggest state election - 403 seats and more than 13 crore voters. The term of the present assembly ends on 22 May 2027, so a new government has to be elected before that. This guide explains, in simple words, when the polls may be held, how to get your name on the voter list, who can contest, what happened last time and how candidates and workers can prepare.
This article is based on news reports up to 11 November 2026. Only the Election Commission of India announces the official dates - do not trust "schedules" circulating on social media.
When will the UP assembly election 2027 be held?
The schedule has not been announced yet. In July 2026 the Chief Election Commissioner said the Uttar Pradesh assembly election will be held on time, in February-March 2027. Last time, in 2022, voting took place in seven phases from 10 February to 7 March, and results came on 10 March.
The day the Commission announces the dates, the Model Code of Conduct comes into force across the state. After that the government cannot announce new schemes, and campaigning is closely watched by the Commission.
How many seats, and what is the majority mark?
- Total assembly seats: 403
- Majority needed to form the government: 202 seats
- Some seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) - only a candidate from that category can contest them.
- Uttar Pradesh also has a Legislative Council, but its members are not directly elected by the people.
UP assembly election 2027 voter list: key dates
In 2026 the state's electoral roll went through a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The final roll published on 10 April 2026 had 13.39 crore voters. A Special Summary Revision (SSR) is now under way before the election, with this revised schedule:
- 17 November 2026 - draft voter list published for all 403 seats
- 17 November to 16 December 2026 - applications to add, delete or correct names
- By 28 December 2026 - claims and objections disposed of
- 4 January 2027 - final voter list
Which form do you need?
- Form 6 - to add a new name (young people turning 18 should fill it)
- Form 7 - to delete a name (death or permanent shift)
- Form 8 - to correct name, age, address or photo, or to shift your entry to a new place
These forms can be filled on the voters.eci.gov.in website, the Voter Helpline app or with your BLO. After 17 November, check your own and your family's names in the draft list - there is very little time for corrections once the final list is out.
What were the 2022 results?
The 2022 election had about 15.12 crore registered voters and a turnout of 61.03%. Seats won by the main parties:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - 255
- Samajwadi Party (SP) - 111
- Apna Dal (Sonelal) - 12
- Rashtriya Lok Dal - 8
- NISHAD Party - 6
- Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party - 6
- Congress - 2
- Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) - 2
- Bahujan Samaj Party - 1
Yogi Adityanath then became Chief Minister for a second term. How alliances line up for 2027 will be decided as the election draws near.
Who can contest the assembly election?
- The candidate must be a citizen of India and at least 25 years old.
- Their name must be in the voter list of any assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh.
- Only a person from the same category (SC/ST) can contest a reserved seat.
- Security deposit: ₹10,000 for general candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST candidates.
- A candidate can spend up to ₹40 lakh on the campaign and must account for every expense.
- An affidavit on assets, education and criminal cases must be filed with the nomination.
How to vote
Voting is done on an EVM, and the attached VVPAT machine shows your slip for 7 seconds so you can see that your vote went to the right candidate. Carry your voter ID (EPIC) to the booth. If you don't have it, you can vote with another photo ID allowed by the Commission (such as an Aadhaar card) - your name just has to be on the voter list. If you don't like any candidate, there is a NOTA button.
How candidates and workers can prepare now
An assembly seat has on average more than 3 lakh voters and over 300 booths, so the contest is decided booth by booth:
- Booth-wise voter list - who is a firm supporter, who is undecided, who lives away.
- A team on every booth - a booth in-charge and 8-10 workers for door-to-door contact.
- Check the draft list - between 17 November and 16 December get your supporters' names added and errors fixed.
- Identify the issues - jobs, prices, electricity, roads, water, law and order - which one matters most in your area?
- Measure public opinion - village and ward surveys show which way the wind is blowing.
Chunav Yatra brings all of this together - booth-wise voter lists, volunteer teams, door-to-door surveys and a free WhatsApp poll. Create a poll for your constituency and see what your area thinks. For the panchayat polls, read: UP panchayat election 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When will the UP assembly election 2027 dates be announced?
The Election Commission of India usually announces the schedule one to two months before polling. It has said the election will be held on time in February-March 2027.
How many assembly seats does UP have?
- A party or alliance needs 202 seats for a majority.
When will the new voter list come out?
The draft list on 17 November 2026 and the final list on 4 January 2027.
What is the minimum age to contest for MLA?
25 years.
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