Election Snapshot
Key performance indicators for this election
Winner
Runner-up
Winning Margin
Voter Turnout
Total Candidates
Total Votes Polled
Full Candidate Ranking
Official Contest Results
Ranked by Votes| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EL ESWARAPPAN J LElected MLA | D DMK | 84,182Votes | 41.39% | |
A AIADMK | 73,091Votes | 35.94% | ||
3 | P PMK | 35,043Votes | 17.23% | |
4 | M MDMK | 5,387Votes | 2.65% | |
5 | B BJP | 2,648Votes | 1.30% | |
6 | independent | 406Votes | 0.20% | |
7 | independent | 359Votes | 0.18% | |
8 | RV( Ram Vilas) (LJP(RV) | 272Votes | 0.13% |
Election Summary & Analysis
Editorial Breakdown for ARCOT 2016
In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, the ARCOT constituency witnessed a significant contest involving 8 candidates. ESWARAPPAN J L, representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), emerged victorious with a total of 84,182 votes.
The victory was secured with a winning margin of 11,091 votes over the runner-up, RAMADOSS.K.V from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who secured 73,091 votes. The winner's vote share stood at 41.389041850220266%, reflecting strong support within the constituency.
The voter turnout for ARCOT in 2016 was recorded at 82.4%. A total of 203,392 votes were polled, indicating high civic participation in the democratic process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the ARCOT election in 2016?
ESWARAPPAN J L from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the ARCOT constituency in the 2016 assembly elections.
What was the winning margin in ARCOT 2016?
The winning margin was 11,091 votes.
What was the voter turnout in ARCOT for the 2016 election?
The voter turnout was 82.4% in the 2016 election.