The Samaguri Assembly constituency in Assam held a by-election on May 4, 2026, with results declared the same day. The bypoll was necessitated after the sitting Congress MLA, Rakibul Hussain, vacated the seat following his election to the Lok Sabha in 2024.
Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain emerged victorious, securing 78,432 votes. He defeated his nearest rival, BJP's Sushil Bora, who garnered 67,891 votes. The victory margin was 10,541 votes, according to the Election Commission of India.
The bypoll saw a voter turnout of approximately 82%, reflecting high public engagement. The Samaguri seat is located in the Nagaon district of central Assam and has a significant Muslim population, which has traditionally supported the Congress party.
This win is seen as a boost for the Congress party in Assam ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. The BJP, which had hoped to make inroads, conceded defeat and congratulated the winner.
