75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency
Polling for the Karnataka Legislative Council elections in the West Graduates and North-East Teachers constituencies concluded with high voter turnout. Election officials reported peaceful voting across 11 districts.
Why it matters
These elections are significant for regional representation and the political composition of the state's legislative council.
75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency left Union Minister Pralhad Joshi casting his vote at a polling booth in Dharwad on Friday for the Legislative Council elections. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/21o9ha/article71617449.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261023165L.jpg ANI Dharwad, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi casts his vote for the MLC election at a polling booth, in Dharwad on Friday. (@JoshiPralhad X/ANI Photo) left The former Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti shows his ink-marked finger in Hubballi on Friday after casting his vote during the Legislative Council elections. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/a81o06/article71617457.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_23_2026_000152B.jpg - Hubballi: BJP leader Basavaraj Horatti shows his ink-marked finger after casting votes during elections for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats, in Hubballi, Dharwad district, Karnataka, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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