This marks the highest voter turnout in the state’s history, surpassing the previous high of 84.72% recorded in 2016, when the BJP first came to power. The turnout had dipped to 82.04% in 2021 when polling was held under COVID-19 protocols.
After the close of polling on Thursday, the EC estimated the turnout at 85.64, which was revised to 85.91 on Friday.
The EC updated the turnout figures as data from all polling stations came in, an official said.
Women voters outnumbered men, recording a turnout of 86.54% compared to 85.37% among male voters. Around 35.85% of third-gender voters also exercised their franchise.
Turnout among both male and female voters saw an increase from 2021 levels, which stood at 82.05% and 82.04%, respectively.
Among constituencies, Birsing-Jarua, Jaleswar and Srijangram in Dhubri district recorded the highest turnout at 96.54%, 96.28% and 96.07%, respectively.
The lowest turnout was recorded in New Guwahati at 72.37%, followed by Dispur at 75.04% and Guwahati Central at 76.07%, all in the Kamrup (Metro) district.
As many as 24 constituencies, largely in minority-dominated areas, recorded turnout exceeding 90% — more than three times the seven such seats in 2021. Seven constituencies witnessed polling above 95%.
All 11 assembly segments under the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency registered over 90% turnout.
In Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s constituency, turnout stood at 82.04%, slightly lower than 82.34% in 2021.
In contrast, Jorhat, where state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi is contesting, saw an increase to 78.64% from 74.67% in the previous polls.
Voter turnout in most other constituencies across the state also recorded an increase, which officials attributed to the Special Revision exercise and intensified voter awareness programmes.
The fate of 722 candidates across 126 constituencies has been sealed in these elections. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.
The BJP is aiming to retain power in the state for the third successive term, while the Congress is trying to reclaim the state it lost in 2016.
