Tamil Nadu 2026 — ERODE WEST
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ERODE WEST Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Muthusamy S
DMK
+22,089
100,757 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
S. MUTHUSAMY
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
4.01 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A (Master of Arts)
Profession
Information Awaited
M. YUVARAJA
Bharatiya Janata Party
66.03 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
M.C.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANTH MOGHAN K.K.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
3.02 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A & M.B.A (INTEGRETED)
Profession
Information Awaited
V . PALANI
Bahujan Samaj Party
5.9 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
V. DHANALAKSHMI
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
33.5 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
K. KALAIYARASAN
Independent
1.59 Cr
0 Cases
Education
PUC
Profession
Information Awaited
M. NATARAJ
Independent
69.1 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
M. RUKMANI
Independent
6.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
SHANMUGAM M.
Independent
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class (No Pass)
Profession
Information Awaited
MOORTHI P.
Independent
14.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma (EEE)
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAMU
Independent
19.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
C. RAJENDRAN
Independent
0
1 Cases
Education
M.A, Madras University
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 14-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Muthusamy S(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
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Education
B.B.A & M.B.A (INTEGRETED)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 3.02 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
22,250 Votes
Win Rate
100%
ANANTH MOGHAN K.K. is the incumbent MLA of Erodewest Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 22,250 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 | 250,177 | 221,400 | 88.5% |
| 2021 | 272,477 | 205,579 | 74.7% |
| 2016 | 256,208 | 189,367 | 73.91% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in erodewest
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ANANTH MOGHAN K.K. | T TVK | 22,250 |
| 2021 | MUTHUSAMY S | D DMK | 22,089 |
| 2016 | RAMALINGAM K V | A AIADMK | 4,906 |
Election Intelligence
How does erodewest 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 Erodewest?
ANANTH MOGHAN K.K. from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Erodewest constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Erodewest?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Erodewest was 88.5%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Erodewest?
There are 14 candidates announced for Erodewest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, TAVK, BSP, DMK, BJP, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Erodewest?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Erodewest in 2026.