Tamil Nadu 2026 — AVADI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the AVADI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Nasar S M
DMK
+55,275
150,287 Votes
21
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
2.85 Cr
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASIMHA MAHENDRA
Bharatiya Janata Party
2.20 Cr
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PUNITHA SHANMUGAM
Naam Tamilar Katchi
12.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Profession
Information Awaited
R.RAMESH KUMAR
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
BA
Profession
Information Awaited
S. CHARLES
Bahujan Samaj Party
10.5 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard, General Education Year 2015
Profession
Information Awaited
R.Edmund Jayendren
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
33.7 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History
Profession
Information Awaited
C.S. Karnan
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SENTHILKUMAR. S
Independent
6.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma
Profession
Information Awaited
R. BAKTHAVATCHALAM
Independent
18.3 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
P.JAYAKUMAR
Independent
13.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
K. ANNAMALAI
Independent
13.3 L
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
G.D. ARUNKUMAR
Independent
18.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., L.L.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
M. ERAJASIMMAN
Independent
40.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com., L.L.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
R. KUMAR
Independent
40.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Not specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. SENTHILKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. CHELLAPANDIAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. BALAKRISHNAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. MANIKANDAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
UNIESH RAJ. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASEKAR. R
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 21-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 17 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Nasar S M(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
21 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
BA
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
76,311 Votes
Win Rate
100%
R.RAMESH KUMAR is the incumbent MLA of Avadi Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 76,311 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
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 | 436,177 | 346,005 | 79.33% |
| 2021 | 409,701 | 300,927 | 72.9% |
| 2016 | 398,613 | 270,732 | 67.92% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in avadi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R.RAMESH KUMAR | T TVK | 76,311 |
| 2021 | NASAR S M | D DMK | 55,275 |
| 2016 | PANDIARAJAN K | A AIADMK | 1,395 |
Election Intelligence
How does avadi 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 Avadi?
R.RAMESH KUMAR from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Avadi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Avadi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Avadi was 79.33%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Avadi?
There are 21 candidates announced for Avadi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, TVK, BSP, DMK, NTK, BJP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Avadi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Avadi in 2026.