Goa Assembly Election 2022
The BJP emerged as the single largest party winning 20 of 40 seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly and formed the government with the support of 2 MGP MLAs and 3 Independents. Polling was held on 14 February 2022, and results were declared on 10 March 2022.
Key numbers
Election at a glance.
Party-wise results
Seats won by each party.
| Party | Contested | Won | Vote share | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | 40 | 20 | 33.31% | 50% |
| INC | 37 | 11 | 23.46% | 30% |
| IND | 68 | 3 | 9.35% | 4% |
| MGP | 13 | 2 | 7.60% | 15% |
| AAP | 39 | 2 | 6.77% | 5% |
| GFP | 3 | 1 | 1.84% | 33% |
| RGP | 38 | 1 | 9.81% | 3% |
| AITC | 26 | 0 | 5.21% | 0% |
| NOTA | 0 | 0 | 1.12% | 0% |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1.53% | 0% |
Seat share vs vote share
Bharatiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
Independent
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
Alliance-wise result
Seats and votes by alliance.
Seats
Vote share
Election schedule
Polling phases and counting date.
Closest and biggest wins
Winning margins across 40 seats.
Closest contests
Biggest margins
Winning margin distribution
Seat-wise results
Winner, party and margin for every constituency.
| No. | Constituency | Type | Winner | Party | Margin | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandrem | GEN | JIT VINAYAK AROLKAR | MGP | 715 | 90.9% |
| 2 | Pernem | SC | PRAVIN PRABHAKAR ARLEKAR | BJP | 3,418 | 88.4% |
| 3 | Bicholim | GEN | DR. CHANDRAKANT SHETYE | IND | 318 | 91.9% |
| 4 | Tivim | GEN | NILKANTH RAMNATH HALARNKAR | BJP | 2,051 | 82.8% |
| 5 | Mapusa | GEN | JOSHUA PETER DE SOUZA | BJP | 1,647 | 79.3% |
| 6 | Siolim | GEN | DELILAH MICHAEL LOBO | INC | 1,727 | 84.4% |
| 7 | Saligao | GEN | Kedar Jayprakash Naik | INC | 1,899 | 81.1% |
| 8 | Calangute | GEN | Michael Vincent Lobo | INC | 4,979 | 80.4% |
| 9 | Porvorim | GEN | Rohan Khaunte | BJP | 7,950 | 78.5% |
| 10 | Aldona | GEN | CARLOS ALVARES FERREIRA | INC | 1,823 | 77.7% |
| 11 | Panaji | GEN | ATANASIO MONSERRATE | BJP | 716 | 77.9% |
| 12 | Taleigao | GEN | JENNIFER MONSERRATE | BJP | 2,041 | 78.6% |
| 13 | St.Cruz | GEN | Rodolfo Louis Fernandes | INC | 2,464 | 77.7% |
| 14 | St. Andre | GEN | Viresh Mukesh Borkar | RGP | 76 | 76.2% |
| 15 | Cumbarjua | GEN | Rajesh Faldessai | INC | 2,827 | 81.4% |
| 16 | Maem | GEN | PREMENDRA VISHNU SHET | BJP | 3,136 | 88.4% |
| 17 | Sanquelim | GEN | Dr. Pramod Sawant | BJP | 666 | 92.0% |
| 18 | Poriem | GEN | DEVIYA VISHWAJIT RANE | BJP | 13,943 | 88.8% |
| 19 | Valpoi | GEN | VISHWAJIT PRATAPSINGH RANE | BJP | 8,085 | 84.7% |
| 20 | Priol | GEN | Govind Shepu Gaude | BJP | 213 | 91.0% |
| 21 | Ponda | GEN | RAVI NAIK | BJP | 77 | 80.4% |
| 22 | Siroda | GEN | Subhash Shirodkar | BJP | 2,174 | 84.4% |
| 23 | Marcaim | GEN | Ramkrishna Alias Sudin Dhavalikar | MGP | 9,963 | 84.5% |
| 24 | Mormugao | GEN | Sankalp Amonkar | INC | 1,941 | 83.2% |
| 25 | Vasco | GEN | Krishna V. Salkar | BJP | 3,657 | 71.9% |
Voter turnout
Overall turnout was 81.89%. Women voted more than men.
By gender
By seat type
Candidates
Who contested and how many lost their deposit.
Women candidates
26 of 341 candidates.
Deposits forfeited
245 of 341 candidates lost their security deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Goa 2022.
Did any candidate win unopposed in the Goa Assembly Election 2022?
No. All 40 Assembly constituencies had contested elections. The Election Commission's statistical report recorded between five and 13 candidates per constituency, with 301 candidates contesting statewide.
Did the BJP win a majority on its own in Goa in 2022?
No. The BJP won 20 of the 40 seats, one short of the 21 required for a majority. It formed the government with support from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, which won two seats, and three independent MLAs. This gave the BJP-led government support from 25 members.
Did the Aam Aadmi Party win seats in Goa for the first time in 2022?
Yes. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won its first two Goa Assembly seats in 2022 after failing to win any seats in the 2017 election. Venzy Viegas won from Benaulim, while Cruz Silva won from Velim.
Which new political party won its first Assembly seat in Goa in 2022?
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) won its first Assembly seat when Viresh Borkar was elected from St. Andre. The party's victory gave it representation in the Goa Legislative Assembly for the first time.
Was women's voter turnout higher than men's in Goa in 2022?
Yes. According to the Election Commission's statistics, voter turnout excluding postal ballots was 80.96% among women and 78.15% among men. Women's turnout was therefore 2.81 percentage points higher.
How many women contested and won the Goa Assembly Election 2022?
A total of 26 women contested the election, representing approximately 8.64% of the 301 candidates. Three women were elected to the 40-member Assembly: Delilah Lobo from Siolim, Deviya Rane from Poriem and Jennifer Monserrate from Taleigao.
How many NOTA votes were recorded in the Goa Assembly Election 2022?
A total of 10,629 votes were recorded for NOTA, or "None of the Above," representing approximately 1.11% of the votes recorded in the election. NOTA allows voters to indicate that they do not support any of the candidates listed on the ballot.
How many candidates contested the Goa Assembly Election 2022?
A total of 341 candidates contested the 40 constituencies, averaging approximately eight candidates per seat. The number of contestants ranged from five to 13 per constituency.
Data compiled from Election Commission of India records.