Tamil Nadu 2026 — NAGAPATTINAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the NAGAPATTINAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
J. Mohamed Shanavas
VCK
+7,238
66,281 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
M.H.JAWAHIRULLAH
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.43 Cr
5 Cases
Education
AISLC
Profession
Information Awaited
THANKA.KATHIRAVAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
1 Cases
Education
M.L., Annamalai University
Profession
Information Awaited
FATHIMA FARHANA.S
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
44.3 L
12 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
K.RAJASEKAR
Puthiya Tamilagam
6.8 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
VALLABADAS.E
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
J.V.DURAI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
D.C.Tech., & F.P.P.(USA)-National Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Profession
Information Awaited
M.IYYANKALAI
Independent
32.1 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
T.KATHIRAVAN
Independent
15.0 L
0 Cases
Education
M.E
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL
Independent
1.7 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
N P BHASHGARAN
Independent
32.3 L
3 Cases
Education
10th Class, Government Higher Secondary School, Koradacheri
Profession
Information Awaited
S.PREM
Independent
3.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class - Private
Profession
Information Awaited
N.VIJAYARAGAVAN
Independent
15.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 14-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 10 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
J. Mohamed Shanavas(VCK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
AISLC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.43 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
9,781 Votes
Win Rate
50%
DR.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H. is the incumbent MLA of Nagapattinam Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 9,781 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
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 | 174,683 | 151,326 | 86.63% |
| 2021 | 189,926 | 143,560 | 75.1% |
| 2016 | 183,119 | 134,439 | 73.42% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in nagapattinam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H. | D DMK | 9,781 |
| 2021 | J. MOHAMED SHANAVAS | V VCK | 7,238 |
| 2016 | THAMIMUN ANSARI | A AIADMK | 20,550 |
Election Intelligence
How does nagapattinam 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 Nagapattinam?
DR.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Nagapattinam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Nagapattinam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Nagapattinam was 86.63%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Nagapattinam?
There are 14 candidates announced for Nagapattinam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, PT, AIADMK, TAVK, NTK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Nagapattinam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Nagapattinam in 2026.