Kanigiri constituency saw Muthamsetti Srinivasa Rao (Avanthi) of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) winning the 2019 elections with 88,654 votes. His main rival, B. Mastan Rao of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), received 67,876 votes. Muthamsetti Srinivasa Rao is anticipated to seek re-election in 2024.