The United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, securing 102 seats in the 140-member House. A strong wave of anti-incumbency has hit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), with several senior ministers losing in their respective constituencies.

Veena George – Aranmula
Health Minister Veena George has lost in Aranmula. UDF candidate Abin Varkey Kodiyattu won the seat, while BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan finished third.

V Sivankutty – Nemom
General Education Minister V Sivankutty has lost in Nemom, where BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar secured victory in a high-profile contest.

M B Rajesh – Thrithala
In Thrithala, minister M B Rajesh has been defeated by UDF’s V T Balram, marking a comeback for the Congress leader.

V N Vasavan – Ettumanoor
Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan has lost in Ettumanoor, with UDF’s Nattakom Suresh registering a commanding victory.

K B Ganesh Kumar – Pathanapuram
Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has been defeated in Pathanapuram by UDF candidate Jyothikumar Chamakkala in a major upset.

P Rajeev – Kalamassery
Industries Minister P Rajeev has lost in Kalamassery, with IUML candidate V E Abdul Gafoor winning the seat.

V Abdurahiman – Tirur
Sports Minister V Abdurahiman, who shifted constituencies this election, has been defeated in Tirur by IUML’s Kurukkoli Moideen.

Ministers holding ground
Pinarayi Vijayan – Dharmadam
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has retained Dharmadam, defeating Congress leader V P Abdul Rasheed after an initially tight contest.

K N Balagopal – Kottarakkara
Finance Minister K N Balagopal has retained Kottarakkara, securing a narrow victory over Aisha Potty.

P A Mohamed Riyas – Beypore
Public Works Minister P A Mohamed Riyas has retained Beypore, defeating P V Anvar, who contested as a UDF candidate.

K Rajan – Ollur
Revenue Minister K Rajan has won in Ollur, maintaining a steady lead over the UDF challenger.

Saji Cherian – Chengannur
Minister Saji Cherian has retained Chengannur, continuing his dominance in the constituency.

G R Anil – Nedumangad
Food Minister G R Anil has held on to Nedumangad, defeating the UDF challenger.