A total of 420 candidates are contesting the Assembly elections across 36 constituencies in Mumbai, an increase from the 333 candidates who ran last time. Mahim, Chembur and Vile Parle have the fewest candidates, with six each, while Mankhurd and Jogeshwari East see the highest number with 22 candidates each. On the final day for withdrawals, 65 contestants, including Gopal Shetty from Borivli, pulled out of the race.

This election sees a 25 per cent increase in candidates compared to 2019, driven by the splits in Shiv Sena and NCP, as well as the decision by the MNS to contest independently. The rise in the number of smaller party and independent candidates also contributed to this increase. The final candidate count reached 420 after the deadline for withdrawals ended on Monday, November 4. Out of the 65 candidates who withdrew, 53 were from suburban constituencies and 12 from the city.