Tamil Nadu 2026 — CHIDAMBARAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the CHIDAMBARAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
K.A. PANDIAN
AIADMK
+16,937
91,961 Votes
12
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
THAMIMUN ANSARI. M
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
PANDIAN. K.A
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
12.23 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
12.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (Economics)
Profession
Information Awaited
NEDUNCHEZHIYAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
11.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
MUNISANKAR. K
Independent
1.3 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
EASAN NATARAJAN. T
Independent
7.4 L
0 Cases
Education
BBA,MBA
Profession
Information Awaited
THIRUGNANAM. K
Independent
13.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIMARAN. D
Independent
3.3 L
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESAN. D
Independent
15.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ER. JAYAKKUMAR. R
Independent
2.37 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
DHANASEKARAN. M
Independent
43.4 L
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM)
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 12-way contest featuring 5 major parties. 8 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
K.A. PANDIAN(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
12 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.00 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,747 Votes
Win Rate
100%
THAMIMUN ANSARI is the incumbent MLA of Chidambaram Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 5,747 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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 | 231,236 | 196,586 | 85.02% |
| 2021 | 239,757 | 183,352 | 76% |
| 2016 | 229,162 | 170,619 | 74.45% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in chidambaram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | THAMIMUN ANSARI | D DMK | 5,747 |
| 2021 | K.A. PANDIAN | A AIADMK | 16,937 |
| 2016 | K.A. PANDIAN | A AIADMK | 1,506 |
Election Intelligence
How does chidambaram 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 Chidambaram?
THAMIMUN ANSARI from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Chidambaram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Chidambaram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Chidambaram was 85.02%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Chidambaram?
There are 12 candidates announced for Chidambaram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, NTK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Chidambaram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Chidambaram in 2026.