Tamil Nadu 2026 — CHENGAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the CHENGAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
GIRI.M.P
DMK
+11,570
108,081 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
18.05 Cr
0 Cases
Education
H.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
1.68 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc. Agri
Profession
Information Awaited
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
K BHARATHIDHASAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.01 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts, English
Profession
Information Awaited
19.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
K MANIKANDAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
A.CHIDAMBARAM
Independent
23.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
P.SELVAM
Independent
15,121
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
D DHILIPKUMAR
Independent
11.0 L
0 Cases
Education
DIPLOMA CIVIL ENGINEERING
Profession
Information Awaited
A.BHARATHI
Independent
25,000
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
A POONGODI
Independent
16.7 L
0 Cases
Education
12th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
M.MUGILARASAN
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (English)
Profession
Information Awaited
M.RAMAN MASILAMANI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
K.VELU
Independent
25,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
C SELVAN
Independent
42.7 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
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 6 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 7 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
GIRI.M.P(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.Sc. Agri
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.68 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
13,278 Votes
Win Rate
100%
S.VELU is the incumbent MLA of Chengam Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 13,278 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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
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 | 268,997 | 242,897 | 90.3% |
| 2021 | 263,132 | 223,950 | 84.7% |
| 2016 | 250,015 | 210,403 | 84.16% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in chengam
Election Intelligence
How does chengam 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 Chengam?
S.VELU from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Chengam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Chengam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Chengam was 90.3%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Chengam?
There are 16 candidates announced for Chengam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, AIADMK, NTK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Chengam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Chengam in 2026.