Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Graduate Bachelor Degree in 1980 From Marthandam Christian College, Marthandam, Madurai Kamaraj University
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 0.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
15,569 Votes
Win Rate
50%
CHELLASWAMY R is the incumbent MLA of Padmanabhapuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from CPIM with a winning margin of 15,569 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 235,511 | 180,555 | 76.67% |
| 2021 | 227,967 | 170,156 | 74.2% |
| 2016 | 236,398 | 161,560 | 68.34% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in padmanabhapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHELLASWAMY R | CPIM CPIM | 15,569 | View |
| 2021 | MANO THANGARAJ, T. | DMK DMK | 26,885 | View |
| 2016 | MANO THANGARAJ, T. | DMK DMK | 40,905 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does padmanabhapuram 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 Padmanabhapuram?
CHELLASWAMY R from Communist Party of India (Marxist) is the current MLA of Padmanabhapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Padmanabhapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Padmanabhapuram was 76.67%.