Illustration: AI-generated scene of Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir Election 2029
90 seats. Polling expected September–October 2029. Largest party: JKNC.
Jammu and Kashmir elects 90 members to its Legislative Assembly. The current assembly was elected in 2024, so the next general election is due around September–October 2029, when its five-year term ends. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand, so every date here is tentative until then.
Key facts
- Total seats: 90
- Majority mark: 46
- Largest party in the assembly: JKNC (41 of 90 seats, counted from the sitting members recorded on this site)
- Chief Minister: Omar Abdullah
- Expected polling: September–October 2029 (tentative)
- Last general election: 2024
Sitting members
Every sitting member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with constituency and party: Jammu and Kashmir members.
Constituencies
All 90 Jammu and Kashmir constituencies are published, each with its sitting member, seat number, district, reservation and Lok Sabha seat: browse Jammu and Kashmir constituencies.
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The assembly today
Seats held by each party, counted from the 90 sitting members recorded on this site, including 2 by-election winners.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Jammu & Kashmir National Conference | 41 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 29 |
| Independent | 7 |
| Indian National Congress | 6 |
| Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir People's Conference | 1 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 1 |
| Aam Aadmi Party | 1 |
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2024 roll): 8,803,020
- Districts covered: 20
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 7 seats
- Reserved for Scheduled Tribes: 9 seats
- Largest constituency: R. S. Pura–Jammu South (129,092 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Gurez (22,131 electors)
How Jammu and Kashmir voted in 2022
Seats held by each party in the current assembly, counted from the 90 sitting members recorded on this site.
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference holds 41 of 90 seats. Figures reflect the members elected in 2022 and any subsequent changes recorded on this site, not the original result declaration.
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2022): 8,803,020
- Districts covered: 20
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 7 seats
- Reserved for Scheduled Tribes: 9 seats
- Largest constituency: R. S. Pura–Jammu South (129,092 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Gurez (22,131 electors)
हिंदी में जानकारी
Jammu and Kashmir विधान सभा चुनाव 2027 में प्रस्तावित है। राज्य में कुल 90 विधानसभा सीटें हैं। मतदाताओं की संख्या लगभग 8,803,020 है। चुनाव की सही तारीखों की घोषणा भारत निर्वाचन आयोग मतदान से लगभग 60 दिन पहले करता है, इसलिए यहाँ दी गई तिथियाँ अनुमानित हैं।
अपना नाम मतदाता सूची में देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।
How the election runs
- Announcement. The Election Commission announces the schedule, and the Model Code of Conduct takes effect immediately.
- Nominations. Candidates file papers, which are scrutinised, with a set date for withdrawal.
- Campaign period. Public campaigning runs until 48 hours before polling closes.
- Silence period. Campaigning stops for the final 48 hours.
- Polling. Voting is held, in phases where the state is large.
- Counting. Votes are counted and results declared, usually on a single day.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Jammu and Kashmir assembly have?
- 90 seats, so 46 are needed for a majority.
- When will the Jammu and Kashmir election be held?
- It is expected in 2027. Exact dates are announced by the Election Commission of India roughly 60 days beforehand, so any date before that announcement is an estimate.
- Which party is in power?
- Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, with 41 of the 90 seats recorded here.
- How do I check whether I can vote?
- Search the electoral roll and, if needed, apply or correct your details using the voter guides.