Tamil Nadu 2026 — AMBUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the AMBUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
VILWANATHAN.A.C
DMK
+20,232
90,476 Votes
17
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
VILWANATHAN. A.C.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
4.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESAN. R
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.42 Cr
0 Cases
Education
DCE
Profession
Information Awaited
AFSHIA NASRIN. S
Naam Tamilar Katchi
42.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Ed.
Profession
Information Awaited
IMTHIYAZ PANDARATTUDU ABDU
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
84.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
WAZEER AHMED. J
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ASADULLAH. B
Indian National League
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KAREEM BASHA. A
Independent
9.4 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
GOVINDHAN. A
Independent
6.4 L
0 Cases
Education
3rd Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SASI REKA. Y
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
HAROON RASHEED BADU
Independent
15.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th class
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMARAVEL. P
Independent
2.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
FIRDOSE AHMED. M
Independent
23.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Discountinue
Profession
Information Awaited
MUSHTAQ AHMED KUTLAPPAI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
VISWANATHAN. J
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESAN. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Environmental Engineering & Pollution Control
Profession
Information Awaited
SRINATH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 17-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
VILWANATHAN.A.C(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
17 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 4.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
7,131 Votes
Win Rate
66.67%
VILWANATHAN.A.C is the incumbent MLA of Ambur Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 7,131 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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 | 214,469 | 195,584 | 91.19% |
| 2021 | 225,328 | 177,878 | 78.3% |
| 2016 | 212,306 | 161,075 | 75.87% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ambur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VILWANATHAN.A.C | D DMK | 7,131 |
| 2021 | VILWANATHAN.A.C | D DMK | 20,232 |
| 2016 | BALASUBRAMANI .R | A AIADMK | 28,006 |
Election Intelligence
How does ambur compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Ambur?
VILWANATHAN.A.C from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ambur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ambur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ambur was 91.19%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ambur?
There are 17 candidates announced for Ambur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from INL, TVK, IND, NTK, BSP, DMK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ambur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ambur in 2026.