Voting in the five assembly constituencies of Karaikal district, part of Puducherry (a small Union Territory on India's southeastern coast with a French colonial heritage), passed off peacefully on 9 April 2026, with a preliminary overall turnout of 86.12%. Constituency-level figures ranged from 82.98% in Karaikal South to 87.78% in Thirunallar, with 1,56,250 eligible voters choosing among 41 candidates across the five seats. The high participation rate signals strong civic engagement in a territory where assembly elections carry significant weight given its small size and semi-autonomous status.