Tamil Nadu 2026 — ATHOOR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ATHOOR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
PERIYASAMY I
DMK
+135,571
165,809 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
I. PERIASAMY
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.99 Cr
4 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Information Awaited
A. VISWANATHAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.75 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. A. SIMON JUSTIN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
7.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Ph.D. Physics
Profession
Information Awaited
N. KALAISELVI
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
18.04 Cr
0 Cases
Education
11th
Profession
Information Awaited
S. KARTHIGAISELVAN
Bahujan Samaj Party
3.3 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A., (English), B.Ed.
Profession
Information Awaited
K. JAYAPRAKASH
Puthiya Tamilagam
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S. BALA MURUGAN
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
14.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
D. SANKAR
Independent
11.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
M.K. NAGENDRAN
Independent
2.14 Cr
0 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
K. KATHIRESAN
Independent
4.77 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A., (Indian Culture)
Profession
Information Awaited
D. NAGARAJ
Independent
65,218
0 Cases
Education
NO EDUCATIONAL QUALIFATION
Profession
Information Awaited
M. PERIYASAMY
Independent
3,000
0 Cases
Education
X STD
Profession
Information Awaited
P. MANIVEL
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A., Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
K. VISVANATHAN
Independent
67,509
0 Cases
Education
NO EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Profession
Information Awaited
K. VELMURUGAN
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 16-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
3 candidates are local residents, while 11 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
PERIYASAMY I(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.99 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
22,368 Votes
Win Rate
100%
PERIYASAMY I is the incumbent MLA of Athoor Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 22,368 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-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 | 261,843 | 237,183 | 90.58% |
| 2021 | 279,399 | 229,940 | 81.7% |
| 2016 | 268,876 | 229,252 | 85.26% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in athoor
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PERIYASAMY I | D DMK | 22,368 |
| 2021 | PERIYASAMY I | D DMK | 135,571 |
| 2016 | PERIYASAMY I | D DMK | 27,147 |
Election Intelligence
How does athoor 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 Athoor?
PERIYASAMY I from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Athoor constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Athoor?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Athoor was 90.58%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Athoor?
There are 16 candidates announced for Athoor in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, TAVK, PT, NTK, BSP, DMK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Athoor?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Athoor in 2026.