Tamil Nadu 2026 — CUDDALORE
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the CUDDALORE Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
G.IYAPPAN
DMK
+5,151
84,563 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
M.C.SAMPATH
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
9.70 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., Chemistry
Profession
Information Awaited
A.S.CHANDARASEKARAN
Indian National Congress
2.44 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
2.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Profession
Information Awaited
B.RAJKUMAR
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
43.3 L
0 Cases
Education
DME (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
P.NATARAJAN
Bahujan Samaj Party
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
BCA.DCS.B.L
Profession
Information Awaited
59.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
S.RAJAMOHAN
Independent
11.7 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A., M.Phil., SSLC (Old)
Profession
Information Awaited
E.GURUBARAN
Independent
7.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
V. SUGANTHI
Independent
5.9 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
P.NAGASUNDARAM
Independent
22.7 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A., B.L., Ph.D
Profession
Information Awaited
E.FAROOK ALI
Independent
19.1 L
1 Cases
Education
10th (Fail)
Profession
Information Awaited
R.MAYAVAN
Independent
97.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
R.RAMACHANDRAN
Independent
20.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com., LL.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
R. VEERAMANI
Independent
4.7 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class (Did not pass)
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAMASAMY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
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
13 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
G.IYAPPAN(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
DME (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 43.26 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
15,519 Votes
Win Rate
100%
B.RAJKUMAR is the incumbent MLA of Cuddalore Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 15,519 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 223,149 | 190,378 | 85.31% |
| 2021 | 227,937 | 182,001 | 79.3% |
| 2016 | 231,205 | 172,688 | 74.69% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in cuddalore
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | B.RAJKUMAR | T TVK | 15,519 |
| 2021 | G.IYAPPAN | D DMK | 5,151 |
| 2016 | M.C.SAMPATH | A AIADMK | 24,413 |
Election Intelligence
How does cuddalore 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 Cuddalore?
B.RAJKUMAR from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Cuddalore constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Cuddalore?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Cuddalore was 85.31%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Cuddalore?
There are 16 candidates announced for Cuddalore in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, TAVK, IND, INC, AIADMK, NTK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Cuddalore?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Cuddalore in 2026.