Tamil Nadu 2026 — ARIYALUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ARIYALUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
CHINNAPPA K
DMK
+3,234
103,975 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
LATHA BALU
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.09 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A., (Sociology)
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJENDRAN S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th Class (Interrupted)
Profession
Information Awaited
PUGAZHENDHI D
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR M
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
HSC
Profession
Information Awaited
8.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., English
Profession
Information Awaited
SUDHAKAR M
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
64.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
THANGA. SHANMUGA SUNDARAM
Independent
10.98 Cr
5 Cases
Education
B.B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJKUMAR S
Independent
10.7 L
0 Cases
Education
DCE
Profession
Information Awaited
ELAIYARAJA C
Independent
6.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
KRISHNAMOORTHY C
Independent
12.5 L
0 Cases
Education
ஏதுமில்லை
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMAR K
Independent
1.52 Cr
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY
Profession
Information Awaited
SEMMALAI T
Independent
18.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Passed
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJKUMAR K
Independent
4.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
VETRIVEL G
Independent
4,151
0 Cases
Education
B.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
JOTHIBASU K
Independent
15.9 L
0 Cases
Education
Biotechnology
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
CHINNAPPA K(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
9th Class (Interrupted)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
24,498 Votes
Win Rate
66.67%
RAJENDRAN S is the incumbent MLA of Ariyalur Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 24,498 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
Political Stability
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 262,942 | 235,858 | 89.7% |
| 2021 | 254,281 | 225,225 | 88% |
| 2016 | 248,541 | 211,078 | 84.93% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ariyalur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RAJENDRAN S | A AIADMK | 24,498 |
| 2021 | CHINNAPPA K | D DMK | 3,234 |
| 2016 | RAJENDRAN S | A AIADMK | 2,043 |
Election Intelligence
How does ariyalur 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 Ariyalur?
RAJENDRAN S from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ariyalur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ariyalur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ariyalur was 89.7%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ariyalur?
There are 16 candidates announced for Ariyalur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, TAVK, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ariyalur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ariyalur in 2026.