Kerala’s final electoral roll for 2026 has been published, showing more than 2.69 crore voters across the state. Women voters continue to outnumber men, while over four lakh first-time voters aged 18-19 have joined the electorate.
Total number of registered voters in the state has crossed 2.69 crore.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Election Commission of India has released the final electoral roll for Kerala following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise. The updated voter list shows that the total number of registered voters in the state has crossed 2.69 crore.
The revision exercise was carried out to update the electoral database by adding new voters, correcting existing entries and removing ineligible or duplicate names. Officials said the process ensures that the voter list remains accurate ahead of future elections.
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According to the final data, the total number of voters in the state stands at 2,69,53,644.
This includes:
1,31,26,048 male voters
1,38,27,319 female voters
227 voters from the third gender category
The figures once again highlight a unique trend in Kerala’s electoral demographics, where women voters continue to outnumber men.
The updated electoral roll also reflects the addition of a significant number of young voters. Officials said 4,24,518 voters in the 18–19 age group have been included in the list.
These newly registered voters became eligible after turning 18 by January 1, 2026, and applied for inclusion during the revision period.
During the revision exercise, election authorities processed thousands of applications submitted by citizens seeking registration or corrections.
A total of 13,51,151 applications were accepted for new voter registrations, while 1,59,111 applications from overseas voters were admitted. Additionally, 3,93,333 requests for corrections and updates in voter details were processed.
Authorities also removed 53,229 entries after verification to eliminate duplicate names and other ineligible records.
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Officials said the revision process is an essential step to maintain transparent and reliable electoral records. The final electoral roll has been made available through election offices and online platforms for public verification.
With the updated voter database now in place, the state’s electoral machinery is expected to focus on strengthening voter awareness and participation.
As the electorate expands with more young voters and a higher number of women voters, the updated roll could play an important role in shaping Kerala’s political dynamics in the coming years.
