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Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 Bye-Election

The central intelligence hub for the 2026 state assembly elections. Track candidates, contests, and real-time insights.

Explore the list of MLA candidates contesting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 Bye-Election. Browse constituency-wise candidates and key election insights.

Data-Driven Transparency

At a Glance Dashboard

Total Constituencies

2

Candidates Announced

30

Parties in Contest

9

Seats Covered

2of 2

Incumbents Recontesting

0%Retained faces

Open Seats

100%New MLA Guaranteed

Own Constituency

50%Locals

Cross-Constituency

50%Outsiders

Average Age

44Years old

Average Assets

₹1.2CrPer candidate
Data Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Explore Candidates

Browse announced candidates across Tamil Nadu

Explore Constituencies

Analyze contest dynamics across seats

View Party Tracker

Track party-wise rollout and strategy

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Deep dive into financial and criminal data

Key Insights

Analyze key election patterns including candidate demographics, constituency trends, and party strategies in Tamil Nadu 2026.

Richest Candidate

S.KANITHASAMPATH

15.00 Cr

Youngest Candidate

BANUPRIYA.S

25 Yrs

Most Criminal Cases

SUGANTHI.P

6 Cases

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Candidates (2026)

Browse a preview of MLA candidates contesting in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 across constituencies and parties.

SUGANYA.S

SUGANYA.S

DHARAPURAM

DMK
₹0.9Cr
0
BANUMATHI.K

BANUMATHI.K

DHARAPURAM

AIADMK
₹7.7Cr
0
KARTHIKA.M

KARTHIKA.M

DHARAPURAM

NTK
₹1.7Cr
1
SATHYABAMA.P

SATHYABAMA.P

DHARAPURAM

TVK
₹1.7Cr
3
LAKSHMANAN.P

LAKSHMANAN.P

DHARAPURAM

CPI
₹0.0Cr
0
ARUMUGAM.R

ARUMUGAM.R

DHARAPURAM

GPI
₹0.0Cr
0
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Constituency Contests

Explore constituency-wise contests and candidate presence across all Tamil Nadu constituencies for the 2026 election.

DHARAPURAM
TIRUPPUR
2026 Results
SATHYABAMA.P
AIADMK
AIADMK
Candidates
15
Open SeatMulti-Corner
Full Details
MADURANTAKAM
CHENGALPATTU
2026 Results
MARAGATHAM KUMARAVEL.K
AIADMK
AIADMK
Candidates
15
Open SeatMulti-Corner
Full Details
See results for all 234 constituencies

Party Rollout

Track party-wise candidate announcements and seat coverage across Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

Political PartyCandidatesSnapshot
DMK
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2/ 234
0.9%
TVK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2/ 234
0.9%
AIADMK
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2/ 234
0.9%
NTK
Naam Tamilar Katchi
2/ 234
0.9%
GPI
Ganasangam Party of India
1/ 234
0.4%
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Tamil Nadu Assembly
Election 202610 Overview

This Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 202610 dashboard provides a comprehensive view of all announced MLA candidates across constituencies. Beyond candidate profiles, the platform now provides official electoral statistics, allowing users to analyze the total electorate strength and gender-wise voter distribution across Tamil Nadu's contesting seats.

The platform covers the contesting constituencies in Tamil Nadu, allowing users to quickly find candidates contesting in their constituency and compare profiles across parties.

Data Veracity

All financial and criminal background data is derived from official ECI affidavits filed by candidates. We prioritize accuracy and neutral data presentation above all.

Real-Time Rollout

Unlike static lists, our dashboard updates as parties release candidate names, allowing you to track the momentum of the 202610 election cycle dynamically.

Constituency Discovery

Easily toggle between your local seat and state-wide patterns. Understand if your constituency is a battleground or a stronghold for a particular ideology.

Role of Data in Democracy

KnowYourMLA believes that an informed citizen is a powerful citizen. By providing tools to analyze candidate assets, education, and criminal histories side-by-side with historical contest margins, we aim to eliminate the information gap that often persists during high-stakes elections. Use this dashboard to discover the face behind the symbol and the policies behind the personality.

Candidate Spotlights

Top Declared Assets

High Criminal Records

Demographic Extremes

Star Candidates & Profiles

High-profile figures and key leadership from major alliances including DMK, AIADMK, BJP, and NTK. These candidates often dictate the narrative of the 202610 election cycle.

Multi-Seat Strategies

Candidates contesting in more than one constituency highlight defensive or expansive strategies by their respective parties.

    Battleground Constituencies

    Analyzing constituencies where the 2026 results were decided by razor-thin margins and identifying new multi-cornered contests for 202610.

    Closest Seats (Historical 2026)

    MADURANTAKAM

    All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

    7,194 Margin
    DHARAPURAM

    All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

    16,727 Margin

    Multi-Corner Contests (202610)

    DHARAPURAM

    TIRUPPUR

    15 Major Candidates
    MADURANTAKAM

    CHENGALPATTU

    15 Major Candidates

    Election FAQ: Know Your Candidates

    Who are the candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026?

    The Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 includes candidates contesting across the contesting constituencies. You can explore the full MLA candidate list by constituency, district, or party using this dashboard.

    How can I find the candidate list for my constituency?

    You can search for your constituency to view the list of candidates contesting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026, along with their party affiliation and profile details.

    Which political parties have announced candidates for 2026?

    Major political parties such as DMK, AIADMK, BJP, and others are announcing candidates across constituencies. You can explore party-wise candidate lists on this dashboard.

    Are sitting MLAs recontesting in the 2026 elections?

    Yes, many sitting (incumbent) MLAs are being fielded again by their respective parties. We track incumbent retention versus 'Open Seats' periodically to show where a new representative is guaranteed.

    What is the importance of candidate affidavit data?

    Candidate affidavits provide legally binding information about a candidate's educational qualifications, financial assets, liabilities, and criminal records. This information is crucial for voters to make an informed decision based on the background of their potential representatives.