Maharashtra Local Body (Panchayat) Elections 2025 Candidate List
The Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025 involve thousands of candidates across 36 districts. Rather than publishing one large list, the State Election Commission organizes candidate information by district and local body for easier access.
You can search for candidates in your specific area using the official Master Search portal at https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx. Final candidate lists are available after November 26, 2025 (for December 2 elections) and December 11, 2025 (for December 20 elections).
Below is a step-by-step guide to search for candidate details using this portal.
Official Portal
Website: https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx
Verified Contact Information:
- Email: sec.mh@gov.in
What You Can Find:
- Final candidate lists
- Candidate affidavits
- Ward/constituency-wise information
Step-by-Step Search Process
Step 1: Select Local Body Type
Choose from dropdown menu:
- Gram Panchayat (Village Council)
- Zilla Parishad (District Council)
- Panchayat Samiti (Block Council)
- Municipal Council (Nagar Parishad)
- Municipal Corporation (City Corporation)
- Nagar Panchayat (Town Panchayat)
Step 2: Select Division
Choose your administrative division:
- Konkan
- Nashik
- Pune
- Aurangabad (officially Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
- Amravati
- Nagpur
Note: Maharashtra has 6 administrative divisions covering all 36 districts
Step 3: Select District
- Choose your district from dropdown
- All 36 districts of Maharashtra available
- Districts organized under their respective divisions
Step 4: View Results
- Click on "All Final Contesting Candidate List" button
- Results display as downloadable documents
- Information provided by local District Election Office
What Information Is Available
From Official Sources:
- ✓ Candidate name and party affiliation
- ✓ Ward/constituency details
- ✓ Candidate affidavits (self-sworn declarations)
- ✓ Symbol allotment
Affidavit Typically Includes:
- ✓ Personal information (name, age, address)
- ✓ Educational qualifications
- ✓ Criminal records (if any)
- ✓ Assets and liabilities
- ✓ Financial information
Important Timeline Information
Final candidate lists available after:
- For December 2 elections: November 26, 2025
- For December 20 elections: December 11, 2025
Tips for Effective Search
- ✓ Know your ward number before searching
- ✓ Select correct body type (Municipal Council vs Nagar Panchayat, etc.)
- ✓ Check after final dates for complete candidate lists
- ✓ Documents are PDF format - may require download
- ✓ Verify from official sources only
For Help or Issues
Maharashtra State Election Commission
- Website: https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/
- Phone: (022) 22846720, (022) 22846719, 22045075
- Email: sec.mh@gov.in
District Election Office
- Visit local District Collector office
- Contact Deputy District Election Officer
- Each district has dedicated election staff
Election Authority
Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC)
- Website: https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/
- Candidate Portal: https://mahasecelec.in/MasterSearch.aspx
- Email: sec.mh@gov.in
Geographic Coverage
Administrative Divisions (6)
All elections cover Maharashtra's 6 administrative divisions:
- Konkan Division
- Nashik Division
- Pune Division
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division (Aurangabad)
- Amravati Division
- Nagpur Division
District Coverage (36)
Elections across all 36 districts of Maharashtra:
Vidarbha Region:
- Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Washim, Yavatmal
- Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha
Marathwada Region:
- Beed, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dharashiv, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani
Konkan Region:
- Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Thane, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban
North Maharashtra Region:
- Ahilyanagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Nashik
Western Maharashtra Region:
- Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur
Types of Local Bodies
Urban Local Bodies
- Municipal Corporations (Mahanagar Palika): Large cities (29 total including Mumbai)
- Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad): Medium/small towns (246 total)
- Nagar Panchayats: Small urban/transitional areas (42 total)
Rural Local Bodies
- Zilla Parishads: District-level (32-34 total)
- Panchayat Samitis: Block-level (336-351 total)
- Gram Panchayats: Village-level (thousands across state)
Reservation Policy
Constitutional Reservations
All local body elections include mandatory seat reservations:
Categories:
- Women: Approximately 50% of all seats
- Scheduled Castes (SC): As per district population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): As per district population
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): Up to 27% (subject to 50% total reservation cap)
Key Rules:
- Total reservations cannot exceed 50% (Supreme Court ruling)
- Rotation of reserved seats every election
- Women's reservation applies across all categories
Note: Exact percentages vary by district demographics and body type
Political Landscape
Major Alliances
Mahayuti (Ruling Alliance):
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
- Nationalist Congress Party - NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)
Maha Vikas Aghadi - MVA (Opposition Alliance):
- Indian National Congress
- Shiv Sena (UBT) - Uddhav Thackeray faction
- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) - Sharad Pawar faction
Other Parties:
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA)
- Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP)
- Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS)
- Communist parties (CPI, CPM, etc.)
- Various regional parties
- Independent candidates
Notes
- Phase-Specific Data: Candidate numbers, voter counts, and polling station details vary by phase - check official notifications for each phase
- Expenditure Limits: May vary by body type (Municipal Corporation vs Nagar Panchayat) - verify from specific election notification
- Reservation Percentages: Exact percentages depend on district demographics - check ward-wise reservation notification
- Timeline Variations: Different phases may have slightly different timelines - always refer to official schedule
- Updates: Information subject to change based on SEC orders and court rulings - check official website regularly