Gadchiroli leads with 46.51% polling, while Nagpur records the lowest turnout at 36.13%; nearly 99,378 graduates vote across six districts.
Nagpur: Voting in the 2026 biennial election to the Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency gained momentum by afternoon, with voter turnout reaching 38.88% by 2 pm, according to figures released by the election administration.
Of the total 2,55,603 registered voters across six districts, 99,378 had cast their votes by 2 pm. The total included 63,187 male voters and 36,191 female voters.
Gadchiroli Leads District-Wise Polling
Gadchiroli recorded the highest voter turnout at 46.51%, narrowly ahead of Wardha, which registered 46.42%. Nagpur, despite having the largest electorate, reported the lowest turnout at 36.13%.
The district-wise polling figures as of 2 pm are:
- Gadchiroli: 6,329 out of 13,608 voters — 46.51%
- Wardha: 10,093 out of 21,742 voters — 46.42%
- Chandrapur: 13,718 out of 32,262 voters — 42.52%
- Gondia: 9,171 out of 22,176 voters — 41.36%
- Bhandara: 7,868 out of 21,349 voters — 36.85%
- Nagpur: 52,199 out of 1,44,466 voters — 36.13%
Turnout Rises Sharply After Morning Hours
Polling witnessed a substantial increase after a relatively slow start. Voter turnout stood at just 9.20% by 10 am before climbing to 38.88% by 2 pm.
The sharp rise indicates increased participation during the late-morning and early-afternoon hours. Nagpur district accounted for the largest number of votes cast in absolute terms, with 52,199 graduates exercising their franchise by 2 pm.
Polling trends across the six districts will remain significant as the election progresses and the final turnout figures emerge.
