Tamil Nadu 2026 — CHENGALPATTU
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the CHENGALPATTU Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
VARALAKSHMI.M
DMK
+26,665
130,573 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KARTHIKDHANDAPANI
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
3.10 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
M.GAJENDRAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
12.88 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Profession
Information Awaited
23.6 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Tamil)
Profession
Information Awaited
S. THIYAGARAJAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
15.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th - Government Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
S. SARAVANAN
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.SELVAM (A) CHELLA
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
33.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
M.ANANDAN
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
A.ESAKKIAPPAN
Independent
10.6 L
0 Cases
Education
BBA
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK.A
Independent
2.97 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
G. CHRISTOPHER
Independent
32,000
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
S.DELHI BABU
Independent
2.7 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Com (Master of Commerce)
Profession
Information Awaited
T. PREM BALAJI
Independent
90,419.14
0 Cases
Education
SRKMIS - +2
Profession
Information Awaited
V. RAMAKRISHNAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
MCSMHSS Padalam
Profession
Information Awaited
C.VIMALRAJ
Independent
6.0 L
0 Cases
Education
X Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
P.GEORGE DEVADOSS
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 7 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
VARALAKSHMI.M(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th - Government Higher Secondary School
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 15.71 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
35,641 Votes
Win Rate
100%
S. THIYAGARAJAN is the incumbent MLA of Chengalpattu Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 35,641 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
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 | 372,839 | 324,010 | 86.9% |
| 2021 | 397,706 | 274,087 | 68.1% |
| 2016 | 371,109 | 249,774 | 67.3% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in chengalpattu
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S. THIYAGARAJAN | T TVK | 35,641 |
| 2021 | VARALAKSHMI.M | D DMK | 26,665 |
| 2016 | VARALAKSHMI.M | D DMK | 26,292 |
Election Intelligence
How does chengalpattu 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 Chengalpattu?
S. THIYAGARAJAN from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Chengalpattu constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Chengalpattu?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Chengalpattu was 86.9%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Chengalpattu?
There are 16 candidates announced for Chengalpattu in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, TVK, IND, AIADMK, NTK, DMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Chengalpattu?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Chengalpattu in 2026.