Tamil Nadu 2026 — ARCOT
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ARCOT Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
J.L.Eswarappan
DMK
+19,958
103,885 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
J.L.ESWARAPPAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
13.70 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.M.SUKUMAR
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
29.66 Cr
0 Cases
Education
GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
ARCHANA NARASIMMAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
33.5 L
0 Cases
Education
2011-2014,2014-2015,2015-2017
Profession
Information Awaited
G.VIJAY MOHAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
0
0 Cases
Education
5th STD MUNICIPAL MIDLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
M.VASANTHAKUMAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
5,559.24
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., Zoology
Profession
Information Awaited
P.VENKATESAN
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
32.3 L
0 Cases
Education
5th standard pass
Profession
Information Awaited
V.GANDHI
Independent
9.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
S.P.SHANMUGAM
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
V.SEETHARAMAN
Independent
17.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
R.INDHUMATHI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
ESWARAPPAN.M
Independent
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
NIL
Profession
Information Awaited
V.SHANTHI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
9th
Profession
Information Awaited
K.MANIKANDAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
A.VIJAY
Independent
3.6 L
0 Cases
Education
DME
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 15-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
J.L.Eswarappan(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 29.66 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
42,720 Votes
Win Rate
100%
S.M.SUKUMAR is the incumbent MLA of Arcot Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 42,720 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 | 245,319 | 225,786 | 92.04% |
| 2021 | 251,362 | 209,791 | 82.6% |
| 2016 | 246,835 | 203,392 | 82.4% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in arcot
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S.M.SUKUMAR | A AIADMK | 42,720 |
| 2021 | J.L.ESWARAPPAN | D DMK | 19,958 |
| 2016 | J.L.ESWARAPPAN | D DMK | 11,091 |
Election Intelligence
How does arcot 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 Arcot?
S.M.SUKUMAR from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Arcot constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Arcot?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Arcot was 92.04%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Arcot?
There are 15 candidates announced for Arcot in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, TAVK, NTK, DMK, AIADMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Arcot?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Arcot in 2026.