Early trends show United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates leading in all 14 constituencies in Ernakulam district, reversing Left Democratic Front's (LDF) five-seat win there in 2021 [The Hindu]. Key margins include V.D. Satheesan ahead by 6,085 votes in Paravur and V.E. Abdul Gafoor leading P. Rajeeve by 7,355 votes [The Hindu]. Statewide, UDF trends indicate crossing the halfway mark [Hindustan Times].