Tamil Nadu 2026 — KOVILPATTI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KOVILPATTI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
KADAMBUR RAJU
AIADMK
+12,403
68,556 Votes
22
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KARUNANITHI.K
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.29 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
KADAMBUR RAJU.C
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
D.TEd
Profession
Information Awaited
1.50 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.L.L.B
Profession
Information Awaited
BALASUBRAMANIAN.S
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMACHANDRAN.R
Bahujan Samaj Party
22.7 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAVEL.T
Independent
46.8 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN.S
Independent
10.7 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN.S
Independent
1.11 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
HARI BALAKRISHNAN.G
Independent
5.3 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ATHIKUMAR KUDUMBAR.B
Independent
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEKARAN.P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Did not study
Profession
Information Awaited
GURUSAMY.K
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
CHINNA MAHARAJA.K
Independent
22.2 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SEKAR.C
Independent
14.5 L
2 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PARAMASIVAN.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
POUNDURAI.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PANDIMUNEESWARI.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PREMKUMAR.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PONNUSAMY.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUNEESWARAN.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RENGANAYAGALU.S
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 22-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 20 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 7 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
KADAMBUR RAJU(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
22 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
8th Pass
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.29 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
843 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KARUNANITHI.K is the incumbent MLA of Kovilpatti Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 843 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 | 241,660 | 194,232 | 80.37% |
| 2021 | 255,257 | 180,928 | 70.4% |
| 2016 | 248,279 | 165,607 | 66.7% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kovilpatti
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KARUNANITHI.K | D DMK | 843 |
| 2021 | KADAMBUR RAJU | A AIADMK | 12,403 |
| 2016 | KADAMBUR RAJU | A AIADMK | 428 |
Election Intelligence
How does kovilpatti 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 Kovilpatti?
KARUNANITHI.K from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kovilpatti constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kovilpatti?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kovilpatti was 80.37%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kovilpatti?
There are 22 candidates announced for Kovilpatti in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, AIADMK, DMK, NTK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kovilpatti?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kovilpatti in 2026.