The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for by-elections to assembly seats across six states, with voting set to be held in two phases in April.. Election commission announces bypoll dates for six states (Representative/AFP). Polling in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura will take place on April 9, while Gujarat and Maharashtra will vote on April 23. Counting of votes for all by-elections will be conducted on May 4, the poll body said.. Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura. • Notification: 16 March 2026. • Last Date for Nominations: 23 March 2026. • Scrutiny: 24 March 2026. • Withdrawal: 26 March 2026. • Polling: 9 April 2026. Gujarat and Maharashtra. • Notification: 30 March 2026. • Last Date for Nominations: 6 April 2026. • Scrutiny: 7 April 2026. • Withdrawal: 9 April 2026. • Polling: 23 April 2026. Counting for all by-polls. • 4 May 2026. Completion of Election Process. 6 May 2026