Tamil Nadu 2026 — METTUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the METTUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SADHASIVAM.P
PMK
+656
97,055 Votes
19
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
MIDHUN CHAKRAVARTHY. M
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.05 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (Civil)
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATACHALAM. G
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
VIDHYA VEERAPPAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
7.0 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
10.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PERIYAPONNU. O
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
51.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
VELU. A
Independent
14,000
0 Cases
Education
8th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
DCE
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN. R
Independent
89.1 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
KRISHNAMOORTHY. P
Independent
1.30 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAKUMAR. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
CHIDAMBARAM. A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
DECE
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAIRAJ. V
Independent
10.12 Cr
1 Cases
Education
M.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.PADMARAJAN. K
Independent
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard, M.A.History
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABAKARAN. S
Independent
45,300
0 Cases
Education
M.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMKUMAR. D.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATASALAM. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAGANATHAN. A
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 19-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 17 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
12 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SADHASIVAM.P(PMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
19 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 20.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
19,105 Votes
Win Rate
66.67%
G.VENKATACHALAM is the incumbent MLA of Mettur Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 19,105 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
Political Stability
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 255,665 | 231,105 | 90.39% |
| 2021 | 274,547 | 218,442 | 78.7% |
| 2016 | 263,189 | 207,574 | 78.87% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in mettur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | G.VENKATACHALAM | A AIADMK | 19,105 |
| 2021 | SADHASIVAM.S | P PMK | 656 |
| 2016 | S.SEMMALAI | A AIADMK | 6,282 |
Election Intelligence
How does mettur 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 Mettur?
G.VENKATACHALAM from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Mettur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Mettur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Mettur was 90.39%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Mettur?
There are 19 candidates announced for Mettur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, DMK, NTK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Mettur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Mettur in 2026.