Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.00 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,747 Votes
Win Rate
100%
THAMIMUN ANSARI is the incumbent MLA of Chidambaram Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 5,747 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 231,236 | 196,586 | 85.02% |
| 2021 | 239,757 | 183,352 | 76% |
| 2016 | 229,162 | 170,619 | 74.45% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in chidambaram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | THAMIMUN ANSARI | DMK DMK | 5,747 | View |
| 2021 | K.A. PANDIAN | AIADMK AIADMK | 16,937 | View |
| 2016 | K.A. PANDIAN | AIADMK AIADMK | 1,506 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does chidambaram compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Chidambaram?
THAMIMUN ANSARI from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Chidambaram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Chidambaram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Chidambaram was 85.02%.