State Election Commission
Coverage of State Election Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Elections to district planning committees in Kerala from August 17
Elections to district planning committees (DPCs) in Kerala will be held from August 17. The State Election Commission has issued guidelines for the polls, which require 12 members to be elected to the 15-member DPCs of district panchayats, municipalities, and Corporations.
- Voters’ lists in 38 local body wards to be updated ahead of bypolls
The State Election Commission announced that voters’ lists for 38 local body wards will be updated ahead of bypolls. Draft voters’ lists will be published on July 21, with the final lists released on August 19.
- State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu involve State Election Commissioners, raising concerns about the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission.
- Karnataka High Court notice on plea against SEC’s action of conducting parallel SIR in Mahadevapura assembly constituency
The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice on a plea challenging the State Election Commission's (SEC) decision to conduct a parallel Systematic Identity Roll (SIR) in the Mahadevapura assembly constituency. The case pertains to electoral process disputes in the constituency.
- YSRCP accuses coalition govt. of electoral malpractices in Pulivendula and Ontimitta ZPTC byelections
YSRCP accuses the coalition government of electoral malpractices in Pulivendula and Ontimitta ZPTC byelections, citing voter intimidation, cash distribution, and administrative misuse. The party has urged the State Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls.
- SC early voting begins with record-breaking turnout. Many voters say redistricting is why.
South Carolina saw record early voting turnout as senators killed a redistricting bill, with 44,600 in-person voters on May 26, 2026. Jim Clyburn, a Democrat, criticized the redistricting efforts and cast his ballot in Orangeburg County.