Tamil Nadu 2026 — COONOOR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the COONOOR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
RAMACHANDRAN, K.
DMK
+4,105
61,820 Votes
7
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
1.33 Cr
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard Government Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
120.67 Cr
1 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
10.1 L
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
Profession
Information Awaited
C. THANGARAJU
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.75 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (History)
Profession
Information Awaited
C. DINESH KUMAR
Independent
33.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (English Literature)
Profession
Information Awaited
D. VIDHYASAGAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., Physics
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 7-way contest featuring 5 major parties. 5 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
RAMACHANDRAN, K.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
7 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
12th Standard Government Higher Secondary School
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.33 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
8,099 Votes
Win Rate
100%
M. RAJU is the incumbent MLA of Coonoor Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 8,099 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 | 177,782 | 141,394 | 79.53% |
| 2021 | 186,493 | 135,908 | 72.2% |
| 2016 | 188,075 | 134,870 | 71.71% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in coonoor
Election Intelligence
How does coonoor 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 Coonoor?
M. RAJU from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Coonoor constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Coonoor?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Coonoor was 79.53%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Coonoor?
There are 7 candidates announced for Coonoor in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Coonoor?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Coonoor in 2026.