Shimla, April 21 -- Himachal Pradesh will go to polls for 51 urban local bodies (ULBs) on May 17, 2026, with 1,808 first-time voters set to participate in the electoral process, State Election Commissioner Anil Khachi announced on Tuesday.

Addressing a media conference in Shimla, Khachi said the elections will cover four Municipal Corporations, 25 Municipal Councils, and 22 Nagar Panchayats across the state. While elections to Municipal Corporations will be held on party symbols, candidates in Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats will contest on independent symbols.

The State Election Commission issued the formal notification on April 21, initiating the poll process. Returning Officers will issue public notices on April 28, following...