Tamil Nadu 2026 — KANNIYAKUMARI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KANNIYAKUMARI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
THALAVAI SUNDARAM N.
AIADMK
+16,213
109,745 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
2.73 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
THALAVAI SUNDARAM. N
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.18 Cr
3 Cases
Education
B.L - Madras Law College, University of Madras - 1984
Profession
Information Awaited
MARIA JENNIFER
Naam Tamilar Katchi
2.54 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Profession
Information Awaited
MADHAVAN.S.R
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.36 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
REAGON ANTO.J
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.72 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E. CSE (Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVALINGAM.C
Independent
44.7 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SRIKRISHNAKUMAR.K
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
KANAGARAJ.T
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (Interrupted)
Profession
Information Awaited
SUDHAGAR.R
Independent
29.9 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
DAVID SAHAYA BASCAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
THANUNEELAN . S
Independent
41.2 L
0 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMAKRISHNAN.C
Independent
29.1 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJAN. S
Independent
33.0 L
0 Cases
Education
BA. (Tamil) Tamil Nadu Open University
Profession
Information Awaited
MANAVAI KANNAN. M
Independent
78.3 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
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Profession
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Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 15-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
THALAVAI SUNDARAM N.(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.L - Madras Law College, University of Madras - 1984
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.18 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
214 Votes
Win Rate
50%
THALAVAI SUNDARAM N. is the incumbent MLA of Kanniyakumari Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 214 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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
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 | 288,867 | 239,150 | 82.79% |
| 2021 | 279,721 | 224,874 | 80% |
| 2016 | 279,651 | 209,924 | 75.07% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kanniyakumari
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | THALAVAI SUNDARAM N. | A AIADMK | 214 |
| 2021 | THALAVAI SUNDARAM N. | A AIADMK | 16,213 |
| 2016 | AUSTIN S. | D DMK | 5,912 |
Election Intelligence
How does kanniyakumari 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 Kanniyakumari?
THALAVAI SUNDARAM N. from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kanniyakumari constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kanniyakumari?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kanniyakumari was 82.79%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kanniyakumari?
There are 15 candidates announced for Kanniyakumari in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, TAVK, AIADMK, DMK, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kanniyakumari?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kanniyakumari in 2026.