Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon secured victory in the 6/3 local elections by overcoming an exit poll deficit, with crucial support from the Gangnam 3 districts and the Han River Belt. He narrowly defeated Democratic Party candidate Jung Won-oh, reclaiming his mayoral duties.
South Korean terrestrial broadcasters' exit polls for the June 3 local elections were largely accurate, but failed to predict the outcomes of the closely contested Seoul mayoral and Gyeongnam governor races, as well as two by-elections.
Exit polls indicate a strong victory for South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) in Wednesday's local elections, potentially shaping President Lee Jae Myung's second year in office and dealing a blow to the opposition People Power Party (PPP).
Exit polls indicate the ruling Democratic Party (DP) is set to win South Korea's local elections, securing key mayoral and gubernatorial posts. The results could bolster President Lee Jae Myung's mandate ahead of his second year in office.
Exit polls for the Pyeongtaek B parliamentary by-election showed conflicting results, with major broadcasters placing Cho Kuk ahead and JTBC predicting Kim Yong-nam's victory. Candidates' camps expressed mixed reactions and urged supporters to await final results.
Exit polls predict progressive candidates will lead in 9 out of 16 superintendent elections across South Korea. Conservative candidates are projected to win in 3 regions, with 4 others in close contention.
Exit polls from South Korea's three major broadcasters predict the Democratic Party will win 11 of the 16 metropolitan mayoral elections, including Seoul. The People Power Party is expected to win in Gyeongbuk, while four races are too close to call.
Exit polls for South Korea's local elections show the ruling Democratic Party leading in 11 regions, with the opposition People Power Party ahead in only one. Four key areas, including Busan and Daegu, are too close to call.
Exit polls for the Gyeonggi gubernatorial election show Democratic Party candidate Chu Mi-ae leading People Power Party candidate Yang Hyang-ja by a significant margin of 19.2-26.3 percentage points. Chu's camp celebrated the predicted victory, while Yang's camp expressed disappointment.
Exit polls for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections showed differing reactions from the Gyeongnam governor candidates' camps. Kim Kyung-soo of the Democratic Party celebrated projected victory, while Park Wan-soo of the People Power Party's camp expressed disappointment.
Exit polls in Prato suggest center-left candidate Matteo Biffoni is leading the mayoral election with 49.5%-53.5% of the vote. Center-right challenger Gianluca Banchelli trails with 26%-30%. Voting concluded Monday, May 25th.
Italian municipal elections saw over 6.6 million voters choose mayors and councils. Exit polls indicate the center-right leads in Reggio Calabria and Venice. Voter turnout was nearly 61%, a slight decrease from previous elections.
Exit polls in Messina show Federico Basile leading the mayoral race with 51-55% of the vote, followed by Marcello Scurria (27-31%) and Antonella Russo (13-17%).
Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts.
Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election counting begins May 2 across 234 constituencies, with the state recording 84.80% voter turnout. While most exit polls project the DMK-led alliance to retain power, Axis My India predicts a breakthrough for Vijay's TVK with 98-120 seats. Other polls give DMK alliance 92-145 seats, AIADMK alliance 60-100 seats, and TVK 0-40 seats depending on the agency.
Actor Vijay Thalapathy's party, TVK, is attempting to challenge the long-standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. While some polls suggest a significant debut, experts question if he can convert cinematic popularity into electoral success.
Exit polls for Kerala's 2026 Assembly election project the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returning to power, with projections ranging from 70 to 90 seats in the 140-member house. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is projected to fall below the simple majority mark. A UDF victory would restore Kerala's decades-long pattern of power alternation between the two alliances, which was broken in 2021 when LDF secured a second consecutive term.
Assam assembly elections concluded on April 9 with over 85% turnout across 126 constituencies. Counting begins May 4 at 8am, with exit polls predicting a clear majority for the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who seeks a third consecutive term. Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi (son of former CM Tarun Gogoi), appears positioned in a weaker stance according to poll projections.
Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election counting begins May 2 with results expected May 4 across 234 constituencies. The state recorded over 84.80% voter turnout. While most exit polls project the DMK-led alliance to retain power, Axis My India predicts a major breakthrough for TVK (Vijay's party) with 98-120 seats, potentially surpassing the DMK's projected 92-100 seats.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has dismissed exit poll results as attempts to manipulate the stock market, claiming Trinamool Congress will win over 200 seats in the May 4 assembly election count. In a virtual address to party colleagues, Banerjee urged counting agents not to leave their tables without replacement and advised against anxiety if postal ballot results initially go against the party. She and party leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged the BJP was using the Election Commission and that party workers were being selectively targeted. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari called on all parties to maintain peace and accept the people's mandate, referencing post-2021 election violence in which the BJP claims 300 workers were killed.
Exit polls predict BJP's return to power in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expected to serve a second term. Union Home Minister Amit Shah explicitly backed Sarma's leadership during campaign rallies. Vote counting is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with the party confident of securing another term in the 126-member Assembly.
Assam's assembly election results for 126 seats are set for May 4. The BJP, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims for a third term, while the Congress, spearheaded by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks to reclaim its former stronghold.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims the Trinamool Congress will win over 200 seats in the assembly elections, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She also criticized the Central Armed Police Forces for alleged brutality against her party workers.
Assam recorded over 85% voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections. Exit polls suggest a clear majority for the incumbent BJP-led NDA, as the party aims for a third consecutive term against a divided opposition.
