Nashik Municipal Elections 2026: Complete Voter Guide and Schedule for Nashik Elections
The Nashik Municipal Elections 2026 will be held as part of Maharashtra’s municipal corporation polls, with polling scheduled in mid-January 2026 and procedural dates for candidates and voters set in late December 2025 and early January 2026. This guide explains who can vote, how to check and update your details, polling-day rules, and the official schedule relevant to Nashik voters.
Who can vote in the Nashik municipal elections?
Any resident of Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) who is enrolled on the municipal electoral roll, is 18 years of age or older, and is an Indian citizen is eligible to vote in ward-level corporator elections. Overseas Indians and non-resident nationals are not eligible unless they are registered on the local electoral roll and present in the constituency on polling day. Voter eligibility is determined by the final electoral roll published by the State Election Commission and NMC.
How to check your name on the electoral roll
Voters should verify their inclusion on the Nashik municipal electoral roll well before the polling date. You can check your name and ward details by using the official electoral roll search service provided by the municipal corporation or the State Election Commission portal; local NMC offices also display draft and final rolls at designated notice boards. If you discover an omission or an error, use the designated correction or inclusion window announced by the municipal authorities.
Deadlines and important dates (at a glance)
The State Election Commission announced a coordinated schedule for multiple municipal corporations across Maharashtra. Key dates applicable to Nashik voters and prospective candidates are:
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– Filing of nomination papers: December 23, 2025 to December 30, 2025.
– Scrutiny of nominations: December 31, 2025.
– Last date for withdrawal of candidature: January 2, 2026.
– Polling day (all municipal corporations including Nashik): January 15, 2026 (polling hours typically run from early morning to late afternoon as announced by the SEC).
– Counting of votes and result declaration: January 16, 2026.
These dates mean the Model Code of Conduct will be in force from the date the poll schedule was notified; campaign activity must comply with MCC restrictions, and formal campaigning generally ends 24 hours before polling begins.
How to register or update details (practical steps)
If you are not on the roll or need to correct details, submit an application for inclusion or rectification to the NMC electoral office or via the State Election Commission’s accepted channels within the deadlines announced for roll finalisation. Keep a proof of residence, identity (Aadhaar, voter ID if already issued), and any other documents specified by NMC handy. Late requests after the published roll finalisation cut-off typically cannot be accepted for the immediately upcoming poll.
Polling day: what to expect
On polling day, voters must carry the identification documents accepted by polling officials—typically a valid government-issued photo ID such as a Voter ID (EPIC), Aadhaar card, passport, or other IDs specified by election authorities. Each voter will be given access to the polling station designated for their ward; polling officers will verify identity and mark the electoral roll before issuing a ballot or enabling Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) access as per the apparatus in use.
Polling hours are set by the State Election Commission; voters are advised to arrive early to avoid queues, particularly in wards with larger electorates. The polling environment is monitored by election officials; political campaigning and display of party symbols or materials within a statutory distance of the polling station is prohibited.
Accessibility, assisted voting, and special arrangements
Arrangements for elderly, disabled, and infirm voters usually include ramps at polling stations, priority queues, and assisted voting where an elector requests help in the presence of a polling agent and presiding officer. Polling teams may provide mobile polling for eligible voters who are bedridden or otherwise unable to reach a polling station, subject to prior application and verification procedures.
Counting and results
Counting is scheduled for the day after polling. Ballots/EVMs are transported to designated strong rooms and counting centres under security. Results for Nashik wards will be announced after counting concludes and the returning officer formally declares the winners for each ward.
Tips for voters
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– Verify your name and polling station early.
– Carry an accepted photo ID and a copy of any relevant communication from the electoral office.
– Check polling hours and arrive early to avoid congestion.
– Respect the Model Code of Conduct and the no-campaign zone near polling stations.
– If you require assistance, contact the NMC electoral office in advance for guidance on assisted or mobile voting procedures.
This guide provides the practical information Nashik voters need to prepare for the 2026 municipal elections; for ward-specific details such as exact polling-station addresses or candidate lists, consult official Nashik Municipal Corporation notices and the State Election Commission announcements as they are published.
