Tamil Nadu 2026 — OTTAPIDARAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the OTTAPIDARAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SHUNMUGAIAH C
DMK
+8,510
73,110 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
P.M.RAMAJEYAM
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
24.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
BSc
Profession
Information Awaited
M. ANUSIYA
Naam Tamilar Katchi
59.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Ed.
Profession
Information Awaited
P .MATHANRAJA
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
19.97 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
R SUNDARARAJ
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam
22.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.K. KRISHNASAMY
Puthiya Tamilagam
1.26 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com, B.L
Profession
Information Awaited
C .SELVAKUMAR
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.15 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SUBBULAKSHMI. S
Independent
2.9 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
M. ANANTH
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S .MUTHUSELVAM
Independent
17,000
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
G .MURUGAN
Independent
17.5 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
M .LAKSHMANAN
Independent
18.1 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
VEDAPRAKASH. A
Independent
14.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., (History)
Profession
Information Awaited
C. ARUNA DEVI
Independent
6.44 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Litt.
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
9 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SHUNMUGAIAH C(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.E.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 19.97 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
29,083 Votes
Win Rate
100%
P .MATHANRAJA is the incumbent MLA of Ottapidaram Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 29,083 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 | 243,756 | 196,117 | 80.46% |
| 2021 | 234,643 | 177,840 | 75.1% |
| 2016 | 220,737 | 160,395 | 72.66% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ottapidaram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | P .MATHANRAJA | T TVK | 29,083 |
| 2021 | SHUNMUGAIAH C | D DMK | 8,510 |
| 2016 | SUNDARARAJ.R | A AIADMK | 493 |
Election Intelligence
How does ottapidaram 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 Ottapidaram?
P .MATHANRAJA from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ottapidaram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ottapidaram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ottapidaram was 80.46%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ottapidaram?
There are 14 candidates announced for Ottapidaram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from AMMK, IND, NTK, TAVK, TVK, DMK, PT.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ottapidaram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ottapidaram in 2026.