Tamil Nadu 2026 — COLACHAL
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the COLACHAL Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Prince J.G.
INC
+24,832
90,681 Votes
13
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SIVAKUMAR. T
Bharatiya Janata Party
23.97 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., L.L.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
THARAHAI CUTHBERT
Indian National Congress
2.78 Cr
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
Ancy Shoba Rani. L
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PREM ALEX LAWRENCE
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.04 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY, (MDS)
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASINGH. C
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10+2
Profession
Information Awaited
ANTHONY MUTHU. S.M
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)(Liberation)
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
MA - History
Profession
Information Awaited
12.29 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (Interrupted)
Profession
Information Awaited
GANESH. N
Independent
20,000
0 Cases
Education
MCA, Madurai Kamarajar University
Profession
Information Awaited
CHRIST MILLER. S
Independent
89.9 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
KOIL RAJ. R
Independent
27.6 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ANTONY ALANKARAM. K
Independent
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN. M
Independent
20,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVARAJ. M
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 13-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Prince J.G.(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
13 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Post
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 68.72 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
24,832 Votes
Win Rate
100%
PRINCE J G is the incumbent MLA of Colachal Constituency, elected in 2021 from INC with a winning margin of 24,832 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 265,015 | 196,159 | 74.02% |
| 2021 | 254,691 | 182,969 | 71.5% |
| 2016 | 262,175 | 167,205 | 63.78% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in colachal
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PRINCE J G | I INC | 24,832 |
| 2016 | PRINCE J G | I INC | 26,028 |
Election Intelligence
How does colachal 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 Colachal?
PRINCE J G from Indian National Congress is the current MLA of Colachal constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Colachal?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Colachal was 74.02%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Colachal?
There are 13 candidates announced for Colachal in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, NTK, TVK, TAVK, BJP, INC, BSP, CPIML.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Colachal?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Colachal in 2026.