Tamil Nadu 2026 — GUDALUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the GUDALUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
PON.JAYASEELAN
AIADMK
+1,945
64,496 Votes
7
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DHRAVIDAMANI.M
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., LL.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
PON.JAYASEELAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
80.9 L
8 Cases
Education
B.Sc
Profession
Information Awaited
25.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc Computer Technology
Profession
Information Awaited
DEEPAK SAI KISHORE.A
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.13 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJ.S.K
Independent
20,000
0 Cases
Education
8th std
Profession
Information Awaited
THILAGARAJ.N
Independent
16.2 L
0 Cases
Education
11th Class
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
5 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
PON.JAYASEELAN(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
7 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A., LL.B.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
22,833 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DHRAVIDAMANI.M is the incumbent MLA of Gudalur Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 22,833 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
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 | 185,398 | 151,241 | 81.58% |
| 2021 | 182,352 | 138,257 | 75.3% |
| 2016 | 180,136 | 131,095 | 72.78% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in gudalur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DHRAVIDAMANI.M | D DMK | 22,833 |
| 2021 | PON.JAYASEELAN | A AIADMK | 1,945 |
| 2016 | THIRAVIDAMANI.M | D DMK | 13,379 |
Election Intelligence
How does gudalur 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 Gudalur?
DHRAVIDAMANI.M from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Gudalur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Gudalur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Gudalur was 81.58%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Gudalur?
There are 7 candidates announced for Gudalur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, NTK, DMK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Gudalur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Gudalur in 2026.