Kerala Assembly elections: Full list of LDF candidates

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has officially announced its complete list of candidates for the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly election.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] released its initial list on March 15, 2026, which included 81 candidates. This announcement was made by State Secretary M.V. Govindan shortly after the Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed the election schedule. On the same day, the Communist Party of India (CPI) also released its first list, which consisted of 25 candidates.

The CPI(M) has fielded a formidable candidate list led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his stronghold of Dharmadam. The lineup prominently features a strong ministerial presence, including Cabinet members V. Sivankutty, Veena George, K.N. Balagopal, R. Bindu, P. Rajeeve, M.B. Rajesh, P.A. Mohamed Riyas, V.N. Vasavan, Saji Cherian, and O.R. Kelu, alongside former Ministers K.K. Shailaja, C.N. Raveendranath, A.C. Moideen, and Kadakampally Surendran, as well as CPI(M)-backed Independents K.T. Jaleel and V. Abdul Rahiman.

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Notably, the CPI has renominated all four of its incumbent Ministers, K. Rajan (Ollur), P. Prasad (Cherthala), J. Chinchurani (Chadayamangalam) and G.R. Anil (Nedumangad).

The Kerala Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled to take place on April 9, 2026 and will be held in a single phase to select 140 members of the Assembly.

Here’s the complete list of LDF candidates for the 2026 Kerala Assembly election. Below is the allocation of the 140 seats among CPI(M), CPI and their allies, including the seat held by Pinarayi Vijayan.

Full list of LDF candidates in Kerala

1. K. R. Jayanandan [CPI(M)] - Manjeshwaram
2. Shanavas Padhoor (IND/LDF Support) - Kasaragod
3. C. H. Kunhambu [CPI(M)] - Udma
4. Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI) - Kanhangad
5. V. P. P. Mustafa [CPI(M)] - Trikaripur
6. T. I. Madhusoodanan [CPI(M)] - Payyanur
7. M. Vijin [CPI(M)] - Kalliasseri
8. P. K. Shyamala [CPI(M)] - Taliparamba
9. Mathew Kunnappally (KC(M)) - Irikkur
10. K. V. Sumesh [CPI(M)] - Azhikode
11. Kadannappalli Ramachandran [Cong(S)] - Kannur
12. Pinarayi Vijayan [CPI(M)] - Dharmadom
13. Karayi Rajan [CPI(M)] - Thalassery
14. P. K. Praveen (RJD) - Kuthuparamba
15. V. K. Sanoj [CPI(M)] - Mattannur
16. K. K. Shailaja [CPI(M)] - Peravoor
17. O. R. Kelu [CPI(M)] - Mananthavady (ST)
18. M. S. Viswanathan [CPI(M)] - Sulthan Bathery (ST)
19. P. K. Anil Kumar (RJD) - Kalpetta
20. M. K. Bhaskaran (RJD) - Vatakara
21. K. P. Kunhammadkutty [CPI(M)] - Kuttiady
22. P. Vasantham (CPI) - Nadapuram
23. K. Dasan [CPI(M)] - Quilandy
24. T. P. Ramakrishnan [CPI(M)] - Perambra
25. K. M. Sachin Dev [CPI(M)] - Balusseri (SC)
26. A. K. Saseendran (NCP-SP) - Elathur
27. Thottathil Ravindran [CPI(M)] - Kozhikode North
28. Ahamed Devarkovil (INL) - Kozhikode South
29. P. A. Mohammed Riyas [CPI(M)] - Beypore
30. P. T. A. Rahim (IND/LDF Support) - Kunnamangalam
31. Saleem Madavoor (IND/LDF Support) - Koduvally
32. Linto Joseph [CPI(M)] - Thiruvambady
33. P. Jiji (IND/LDF Support) - Kondotty
34. Shafeer Kizhisseri (CPI) - Eranad
35. U. Sharaf Ali (IND/LDF Support) - Nilambur
36. P. Mithun [CPI(M)] - Wandoor (SC)
37. Mustafa V.M. (IND/LDF Support) - Manjeri
38. Muhammed Haneefa [CPI(M)] - Perinthalmanna
39. Rashid Ali [CPI(M)] - Mankada
40. K. T. Mujeeb (NCP-SP) - Malappuram
41. Sabah Kundupuzhakkal (IND/LDF Support) - Vengara
42. C. P. Musthafa [CPI(M)] - Vallikkunnu
43. Niyas Pulikkalakath (CPI) - Tirurangadi
44. T. Mohammed Sameer (IND/LDF Support) - Tanur
45. V. Abdurahiman [CPI(M)] - Tirur
46. K. Preethi [CPI(M)] - Kottakkal
47. K. T. Jaleel (IND/LDF Support) - Thavanur
48. M. K. Sakeer [CPI(M)] - Ponnani
49. M. B. Rajesh [CPI(M)] - Thrithala
50. Muhammed Muhassin P. (CPI) - Pattambi
51. P. Mamikutty [CPI(M)] - Shornur
52. K. Premkumar [CPI(M)] - Ottapalam
53. Shanthakumari [CPI(M)] - Kongad (SC)
54. Manzil Aboobacker (CPI) - Mannarkkad
55. A. Prabhakaran [CPI(M)] - Malampuzha
56. C. P. Pramod [CPI(M)] - Palakkad
57. P. P. Sumod [CPI(M)] - Tarur (SC)
58. K. Krishnankutty [JD(S)] - Chittur
59. K. Babu [CPI(M)] - Nenmara
60. K. D. Prasenan [CPI(M)] - Alathur
61. K. Radhakrishnan [CPI(M)] - Chelakkara (SC)
62. A. C. Moideen [CPI(M)] - Kunnamkulam
63. N. K. Akbar [CPI(M)] - Guruvayur
64. Murali Perunelli [CPI(M)] - Manalur
65. Xavier Chittilappilly [CPI(M)] - Wadakkanchery
66. K. Rajan (CPI) - Ollur
67. Alankode Leelakrishnan (CPI) - Thrissur
68. Geetha Gopi (CPI) - Nattika (SC)
69. K. K. Valsaraj (CPI) - Kaipamangalam
70. R. Bindu [CPI(M)] - Irinjalakuda
71. K. K. Ramachandran [CPI(M)] - Puthukkad
72. Dennis K. Antony [KC(M)] - Chalakkudy
73. V. R. Sunil Kumar (CPI) - Kodungallur
74. Babu Joseph [KC(M)] - Perumbavoor
75. Jose Thettayil [JD(S)] - Angamaly
76. Shelna Nishad [CPI(M)] - Aluva
77. P. Rajeev [CPI(M)] - Kalamassery
78. E. T. Taison (CPI) - Paravur
79. K. N. Unnikrishnan [CPI(M)] - Vypen
80. K. J. Maxi [CPI(M)] - Kochi
81. M. Swaraj [CPI(M)] - Thripunithura
82. Shaji George (IND/LDF Support) - Ernakulam
83. Jo Joseph [CPI(M)] - Thrikkakara
84. P. V. Sreenijin [CPI(M)] - Kunnathunad (SC)
85. Sindhumol Jacob [KC(M)] - Piravom
86. N. Arun (CPI) - Muvattupuzha
87. Antony John [CPI(M)] - Kothamangalam
88. A. Raja [CPI(M)] - Devikulam (SC)
89. M. M. Mani [CPI(M)] - Udumbanchola
90. Cyriac Chazhikadan [KC(M)] - Thodupuzha
91. Roshy Augustine [KC(M)] - Idukki
92. K. Salim Kumar (CPI) - Peerumade
93. Jose K. Mani [KC(M)] - Pala
94. Stephen George [KC(M)] - Kaduthuruthy
95. P. Pradeep (CPI) - Vaikom (SC)
96. V. N. Vasavan [CPI(M)] - Ettumanoor
97. K. Anil Kumar [CPI(M)] - Kottayam
98. Jaick C. Thomas [CPI(M)] - Puthuppally
99. Sebastian Kulathunga [KC(M)] - Changanassery
100. N. Jayaraj [KC(M)] - Kanjirappally
101. Sebastian Kulathunkal [KC(M)] - Poonjar
102. Daleema Jojo [CPI(M)] - Aroor
103. P. Prasad (CPI) - Cherthala
104. P. P. Chitharanjan [CPI(M)] - Alappuzha
105. H. Salam [CPI(M)] - Ambalappuzha
106. Thomas K. Thomas (NCP-SP) - Kuttanad
107. T. T. Jismon (CPI) - Haripad
108. U. Prathibha [CPI(M)] - Kayamkulam
109. M. S. Arun Kumar [CPI(M)] - Mavelikara (SC)
110. Saji Cheriyan [CPI(M)] - Chengannur
111. Mathew T. Thomas [JD(S)] - Thiruvalla
112. Pramod Narayanan [KC(M)] - Ranni
113. Veena George [CPI(M)] - Aranmula
114. K. U. Jenish Kumar [CPI(M)] - Konni
115. Priji Kannan (CPI) - Adoor (SC)
116. M. S. Thara (CPI) - Karunagappally
117. Dr. V. Sujith (IND/LDF Support) - Chavara
118. Kovoor Kunjumon (RSP-L) - Kunnathur (SC)
119. K. N. Balagopal [CPI(M)] - Kottarakkara
120. K. B. Ganesh Kumar [KC(B)] - Pathanapuram
121. Ajayaprasad C. (CPI) - Punalur
122. J. Chinchurani (CPI) - Chadayamangalam
123. Saji S. J. [CPI(M)] - Kundara
124. Mukesh [CPI(M)] - Kollam
125. M. Noushad [CPI(M)] - Eravipuram
126. R. Rajendran (CPI) - Chathannur
127. V. Joy [CPI(M)] - Varkala
128. O. S. Ambika [CPI(M)] - Attingal (SC)
129. Manoj B. Edamana (CPI) - Chirayinkeezhu (SC)
130. G. R. Anil (CPI) - Nedumangad
131. D. K. Murali [CPI(M)] - Vamanapuram
132. Kadakampally Surendran [CPI(M)] - Kazhakkoottam
133. V. K. Prasanth [CPI(M)] - Vattiyoorkavu
134. Sudheer Karamana (IND/LDF Support) - Thiruvananthapuram
135. V. Sivankutty [CPI(M)] - Nemom
136. G. Stephen [CPI(M)] - Aruvikkara
137. C. K. Hareendran [CPI(M)] - Parassala
138. I. B. Satheesh [CPI(M)] - Kattakkada
139. Neelalohithadasan Nadar [JD(S)] - Kovalam
140. K. Ansalan [CPI(M)] - Neyyattinkara