Tamil Nadu 2026 — DHARMAPURI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the DHARMAPURI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
VENKATESHWARAN.S.P.
PMK
+26,860
105,630 Votes
20
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SOWMIYA ANBUMANI
Pattali Makkal Katchi
64.87 Cr
1 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. ELANGOVAN. V.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
3.95 Cr
0 Cases
Education
D.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
SHANTHALAKSHMI. K.
Naam Tamilar Katchi
11.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Post Graduate Engineering Degree: M.E
Profession
Information Awaited
23.4 L
0 Cases
Education
3rd Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PRASANTH. DBJ.
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
19.21 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAGAMI. G.
Tamilar Makkal Katchi
57,427
0 Cases
Education
10th - Standard (1996-1997)
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN. S.
Independent
9.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A., English)
Profession
Information Awaited
MADHU. P.
Independent
20,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM. MUNI.
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMAR. V.
Independent
11.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN. G.
Independent
11.5 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAM. R.
Independent
16.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAN. A.
Independent
9.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Information Technology
Profession
Information Awaited
SUNDARAMOORTHY. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
THIRUPATHI. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGARAJAN. D.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANI. K.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABHAKARAN. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN. A.
Independent
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.(His)
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 20-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 18 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
VENKATESHWARAN.S.P.(PMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
20 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 64.87 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
20,896 Votes
Win Rate
100%
SOWMIYA ANBUMANI is the incumbent MLA of Dharmapuri Constituency, elected in 2026 from PMK with a winning margin of 20,896 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 | 260,751 | 238,579 | 91.5% |
| 2021 | 256,946 | 217,333 | 83.9% |
| 2016 | 252,311 | 207,476 | 82.23% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in dharmapuri
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SOWMIYA ANBUMANI | P PMK | 20,896 |
| 2021 | VENKATESHWARAN.S.P. | P PMK | 26,860 |
| 2016 | SUBRAMANI.P | D DMK | 9,676 |
Election Intelligence
How does dharmapuri 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 Dharmapuri?
SOWMIYA ANBUMANI from Pattali Makkal Katchi is the current MLA of Dharmapuri constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Dharmapuri?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Dharmapuri was 91.5%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Dharmapuri?
There are 20 candidates announced for Dharmapuri in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, PMK, TAVK, IND, DMDK, NTK, TMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Dharmapuri?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Dharmapuri in 2026.