Tamil Nadu 2026 — EDAPPADI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the EDAPPADI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
EDAPPADI PALANISWAMI. K
AIADMK
+93,802
163,154 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
6.75 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
EDAPPADI PALANISWAMI. K
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc (Not Completed)
Profession
Information Awaited
PRIYADHARSHINI. A
Naam Tamilar Katchi
48.9 L
0 Cases
Education
Master of Science in Fashion & Apparel Design
Profession
Information Awaited
GOVINDARAJ.V
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
53.5 L
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP
Profession
Information Awaited
SURESH. L
Independent
97.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th STD Government Higher Sec. School
Profession
Information Awaited
ELUMALAI. P
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Eighth Class
Profession
Information Awaited
IYYAPPAN PERUMAL. P
Independent
11.8 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMARESAN. M
Independent
36.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL. S
Independent
3.2 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SUBRAMANI. P
Independent
16,100
0 Cases
Education
10th STD Government Higher Sec. School
Profession
Information Awaited
THULASIMANI. P
Independent
27,450
0 Cases
Education
NIL
Profession
Information Awaited
PREMKUMAR. K
Independent
5.6 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. C
Independent
49,750
0 Cases
Education
NIL
Profession
Information Awaited
STUDENT'S FRIEND MURUGAN. M
Independent
14,000
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., TFD
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA. K. B.SC. B.TECH. EX.INAS
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
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 5 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
EDAPPADI PALANISWAMI. K(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.Sc (Not Completed)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
98,110 Votes
Win Rate
100%
PALANISWAMI K is the incumbent MLA of Edappadi Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 98,110 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
AIADMK-Leaning
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Male-led electorate
Male voters outnumber female voters in this constituency.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276,387 | 258,263 | 93.44% |
| 2021 | 274,079 | 247,301 | 89.8% |
| 2016 | 261,304 | 225,644 | 86.35% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in edappadi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PALANISWAMI K | A AIADMK | 98,110 |
| 2021 | PALANISWAMI K | A AIADMK | 93,802 |
| 2016 | PALANISWAMI K | A AIADMK | 42,022 |
Election Intelligence
How does edappadi 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 Edappadi?
PALANISWAMI K from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Edappadi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Edappadi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Edappadi was 93.44%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Edappadi?
There are 16 candidates announced for Edappadi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, AIADMK, NTK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Edappadi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Edappadi in 2026.