Maharashtra Civic Elections 2026: Voting Details and Accepted Identity Documents

Maharashtra's civic elections are scheduled for January 15, 2026, covering 2,869 seats across 893 wards with over 3.48 crore eligible voters deciding nearly 16,000 candidates. Polling will run from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with vote counting on January 16. Voters must carry a valid photo identity document, which can be a voter ID card or any of 12 alternative government-approved IDs. Election authorities advise checking voter names and polling booth details online or via designated officers to ensure a smooth voting process.