Tamil Nadu 2026 — KINATHUKADAVU
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KINATHUKADAVU Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Damodaran.S
AIADMK
+1,095
101,537 Votes
6
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SABARI KARTHIKEYAN K.V.K.S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
26.25 Cr
1 Cases
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in International Business
Profession
Information Awaited
DAMODARAN S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
8 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
BANUPRIYA M
Naam Tamilar Katchi
34.9 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Information Awaited
2.42 Cr
2 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
MARIYAPPAN R
Ganasangam Party of India
0
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 6-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 4 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
3 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Damodaran.S(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
6 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.42 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
11,710 Votes
Win Rate
100%
VIGNESH K is the incumbent MLA of Kinathukadavu Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 11,710 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 | 305,878 | 267,917 | 87.59% |
| 2021 | 300,959 | 232,435 | 76.5% |
| 2016 | 297,116 | 207,989 | 70% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kinathukadavu
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VIGNESH K | T TVK | 11,710 |
| 2021 | DAMODARAN.S | A AIADMK | 1,095 |
| 2016 | SHANMUGAM .A | A AIADMK | 1,332 |
Election Intelligence
How does kinathukadavu 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 Kinathukadavu?
VIGNESH K from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kinathukadavu constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kinathukadavu?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kinathukadavu was 87.59%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kinathukadavu?
There are 6 candidates announced for Kinathukadavu in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, AIADMK, NTK, DMK, GPI, IND.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kinathukadavu?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kinathukadavu in 2026.