Tamil Nadu 2026 — KATPADI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KATPADI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
DURAIMURUGAN
DMK
+746
85,140 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DURAIMURUGAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
18.18 Cr
9 Cases
Education
Secondary school
Profession
Information Awaited
2.02 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E., Chemical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
S. THIRUKKUMARAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DR M SUDHAKAR
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.4 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
INDU .W
Independent
10.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
GANESAN .P
Independent
15,000
0 Cases
Education
5TH STANDARD ONLY
Profession
Information Awaited
V. CHANDRAN
Independent
10.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S. BALAJI
Independent
38,000
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAMAN
Independent
7.8 L
0 Cases
Education
D co-operative
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN .D
Independent
40.5 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
M. SUTHAKAR
Independent
14.0 L
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
DHANASEKAR
Independent
10,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
DHANANCHEZHIYAN
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Std.
Profession
Information Awaited
D. RAMU
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 6 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
DURAIMURUGAN(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
SSLC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.38 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,870 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR M SUDHAKAR is the incumbent MLA of Katpadi Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 5,870 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
DMK-Leaning
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 | 228,736 | 203,497 | 88.97% |
| 2021 | 238,365 | 186,246 | 77.3% |
| 2016 | 229,868 | 177,870 | 77.38% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in katpadi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR M SUDHAKAR | T TVK | 5,870 |
| 2021 | DURAIMURUGAN | D DMK | 746 |
| 2016 | DURAIMURUGAN | D DMK | 23,946 |
| 2006 | DURAIMURUGAN | D DMK | 0 |
Election Intelligence
How does katpadi 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 Katpadi?
DR M SUDHAKAR from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Katpadi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Katpadi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Katpadi was 88.97%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Katpadi?
There are 16 candidates announced for Katpadi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, NTK, TVK, DMK, BSP, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Katpadi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Katpadi in 2026.