Tamil Nadu 2026 — ARANI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ARANI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
S.RAMACHANDRAN
AIADMK
+3,128
102,961 Votes
24
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
MAHALAKSHMI GOVARTHANAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
4.50 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E., Civil
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYASUDHA. L
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
32.52 Cr
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
DHAVAMANI. R
Naam Tamilar Katchi
15.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESH KUMAR. D
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.08 Cr
0 Cases
Education
CLASS 10
Profession
Information Awaited
13.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KALAIMANI. V
Independent
27.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class (SSLC)
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAKOTTI. E
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
TAMILMANNAN. D
Independent
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
AMMU. V
Independent
68.4 L
0 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
EKAMBARAM. V
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN. S
Independent
3.1 L
0 Cases
Education
DCE.
Profession
Information Awaited
SILAMBARASAN. C
Independent
7.65 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SUDHA. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SETHURAMA SASTHRI. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DHAMOTHARAN. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BASKARAN. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MAHALAKSHMI. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VINOTH. A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESAN. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYANTHI. E
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYANTHI. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
GANAPATHY. S
Independent
11.3 L
0 Cases
Education
DEEE
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 24-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 23 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
S.RAMACHANDRAN(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
24 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
+2
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 32.52 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,631 Votes
Win Rate
100%
JAYASUDHA. L is the incumbent MLA of Arani Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 5,631 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Competitive
This constituency shows competitive election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
AIADMK-Leaning
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 254,963 | 230,162 | 90.27% |
| 2021 | 264,335 | 221,422 | 83.1% |
| 2016 | 256,327 | 209,545 | 81.75% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in arani
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JAYASUDHA. L | A AIADMK | 5,631 |
| 2021 | S.RAMACHANDRAN | A AIADMK | 3,128 |
| 2016 | S.RAMACHANDRAN | A AIADMK | 7,327 |
Election Intelligence
How does arani 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 Arani?
JAYASUDHA. L from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Arani constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Arani?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Arani was 90.27%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Arani?
There are 24 candidates announced for Arani in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, NTK, TVK, DMK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Arani?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Arani in 2026.