JD (S) is all set to test its fate in by-elections to be held in eight constituencies. It will announce its list of candidates by tonight, said sources.

The party leaders today met in the state head office to finalise the candidates for the constituencies such as Turuvekere, Doddaballapur, Karwar, Madhugiri, Devadurga, Hukkeri and Arabhavi.

"Prominent party leaders will be given party tickets to contest in the by-polls," said party spokesperson Y S V Dutta. The list is almost finalised and will be announced soon, he said.