Tamil Nadu 2026 — KUNNAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KUNNAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SIVASANKAR, S.S.
DMK
+6,329
103,922 Votes
20
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SIVASANKAR. S.S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
7.54 Cr
3 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
SARANYA. A
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KEERTHIVASAN. R
Naam Tamilar Katchi
59.7 L
0 Cases
Education
L.L.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
REVATHI MUTHAMILSELVAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.52 Cr
1 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
NALLUSAMY. K.M
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
0
1 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBUTHAMIZHAN. T
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
ELANGOVAN. K
Independent
12,000
0 Cases
Education
Ninth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
UDHAYASURIYAN. T
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
KATHIRAVAN. A.C
Independent
34.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.,B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
CHANDRASEKAR. P
Independent
7.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Master of Business Administration
Profession
Information Awaited
SAMINATHAN. C
Independent
6.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVASANKARAN. P
Independent
2.10 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
THANASEKAR. R
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
H.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
NALLATHAMBI. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHAMILSELVAN. D
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIVEK. T
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VINOTHKUMAR. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SHAJAHAN
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 20-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 18 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
5 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SIVASANKAR, S.S.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
20 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.E.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 7.54 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
15,557 Votes
Win Rate
66.67%
SIVASANKAR, S.S. is the incumbent MLA of Kunnam Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 15,557 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
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 | 268,095 | 230,570 | 86% |
| 2021 | 262,924 | 219,879 | 83.3% |
| 2016 | 255,823 | 205,044 | 80.15% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kunnam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SIVASANKAR, S.S. | D DMK | 15,557 |
| 2021 | SIVASANKAR, S.S. | D DMK | 6,329 |
| 2016 | RAMACHANDRAN, R.T. | A AIADMK | 18,796 |
Election Intelligence
How does kunnam 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 Kunnam?
SIVASANKAR, S.S. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kunnam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kunnam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kunnam was 86%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kunnam?
There are 20 candidates announced for Kunnam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, NTK, TVK, AIADMK, DMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kunnam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kunnam in 2026.