Tamil Nadu 2026 — AVANASHI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the AVANASHI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
DHANAPAL, P
AIADMK
+50,902
117,284 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DR. GOKILAMANI.V
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
32.8 L
0 Cases
Education
MBBS
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. L. MURUGAN
Bharatiya Janata Party
2.00 Cr
4 Cases
Education
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (law)
Profession
Information Awaited
5.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
38.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
GOVINDAN.P
Bahujan Samaj Party
18.8 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM.R
Ganasangam Party of India
5.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com., BL.
Profession
Information Awaited
CHINNASAMY.V
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
5.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANDHI.S
Independent
37.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L., DLL.
Profession
Information Awaited
GOKILAMANI. M
Independent
2.1 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHIYARASU. R
Independent
2.1 L
0 Cases
Education
7th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SUBRAMANI.C.K
Independent
14.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.L
Profession
Information Awaited
DHANABAL.R
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
MOORTHI.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
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 8 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
5 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
DHANAPAL, P(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th Class
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 38.24 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
15,373 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KAMALI.S is the incumbent MLA of Avanashi Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 15,373 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
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 | 253,361 | 231,600 | 91.41% |
| 2021 | 265,952 | 212,627 | 79.1% |
| 2016 | 249,571 | 194,062 | 77.76% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in avanashi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KAMALI.S | T TVK | 15,373 |
| 2021 | DHANAPAL, P | A AIADMK | 50,902 |
| 2016 | DHANAPAL, P | A AIADMK | 30,674 |
Election Intelligence
How does avanashi 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 Avanashi?
KAMALI.S from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Avanashi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Avanashi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Avanashi was 91.41%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Avanashi?
There are 15 candidates announced for Avanashi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from GPI, TVK, TAVK, IND, BSP, DMK, BJP, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Avanashi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Avanashi in 2026.