Tamil Nadu 2026 — KARAIKUDI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KARAIKUDI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
S.Mangudi
INC
+21,589
75,954 Votes
26
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
MANGUDI. S
Indian National Congress
3.98 Cr
1 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (Geology)
Profession
Information Awaited
23.8 L
0 Cases
Education
BA
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.PRABHU. TK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
5.21 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.D.S
Profession
Information Awaited
DHERPOKI V.PANDI
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam
21.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in E.E.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
RANJITHKUMAR BALUSAMY
Bahujan Samaj Party
23,000
0 Cases
Education
12th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
NEWTON BABU. C
Puthiya Tamilagam
71,227
0 Cases
Education
+2 (Higher Secondary)
Profession
Information Awaited
KARUPPIAH. K
Independent
64.8 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A (History)
Profession
Information Awaited
KALIMUTHU. A
Independent
1.30 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Tech. Civil
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMU. M
Independent
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
UDHUMAN ALI. M.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th Std.
Profession
Information Awaited
KALIDASS. R
Independent
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SHANTHI. B
Independent
15,500
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SURESH. V
Independent
21,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVI. K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DINESH. K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PANDI. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABU. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIMARAN. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHUKUMAR. K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMANATHAN. S.V
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
LAKSHMANAN. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERAMANIKANDAN. V
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VELU. K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JEEVITHA. A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
AZIZ ABDUL RAHMAN. J
Independent
8.6 L
0 Cases
Education
BA POLITICAL SINICE
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 26-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 23 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
14 candidates are local residents, while 0 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
S.Mangudi(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
26 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.D.S
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 5.21 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
46,074 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR.PRABHU. TK is the incumbent MLA of Karaikudi Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 46,074 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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 | 305,925 | 229,267 | 74.94% |
| 2021 | 301,096 | 212,456 | 70.1% |
| 2016 | 286,435 | 201,355 | 70.3% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in karaikudi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.PRABHU. TK | T TVK | 46,074 |
| 2021 | S.MANGUDI | I INC | 21,589 |
| 2016 | RAMASAMY KR | I INC | 18,283 |
Election Intelligence
How does karaikudi 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 Karaikudi?
DR.PRABHU. TK from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Karaikudi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Karaikudi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Karaikudi was 74.94%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Karaikudi?
There are 26 candidates announced for Karaikudi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, AMMK, PT, TVK, NTK, BSP, INC.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Karaikudi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Karaikudi in 2026.