Tamil Nadu 2026 — PADMANABHAPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PADMANABHAPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Mano Thangaraj, T.
DMK
+26,885
87,744 Votes
11
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
1.31 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
80.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
KRISHNA KUMAR. S
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
12,500
4 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
CHELLASWAMY. R
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VAIKUNDAMANI. N
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SYEDALI. A
Independent
84.9 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RAKESH KUMAR. M
Independent
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Mechanical
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL MANI. H
Independent
1.1 L
1 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. KRISHNA PRASAD. B
Independent
1.23 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAI RAJ. S
Independent
47.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
VASANTHI. R
Independent
13.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Pharm
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 11-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 8 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Mano Thangaraj, T.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
11 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Post
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 23.40 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
26,885 Votes
Win Rate
100%
MANO THANGARAJ, T. is the incumbent MLA of Padmanabhapuram Constituency, elected in 2021 from DMK with a winning margin of 26,885 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe 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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 235,511 | 177,714 | 75.46% |
| 2021 | 227,967 | 170,156 | 74.2% |
| 2016 | 236,398 | 161,560 | 68.34% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in padmanabhapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MANO THANGARAJ, T. | D DMK | 26,885 |
| 2016 | MANO THANGARAJ, T. | D DMK | 40,905 |
Election Intelligence
How does padmanabhapuram 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 Padmanabhapuram?
MANO THANGARAJ, T. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Padmanabhapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Padmanabhapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Padmanabhapuram was 75.46%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Padmanabhapuram?
There are 11 candidates announced for Padmanabhapuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, NTK, CPIM, BJP, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Padmanabhapuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Padmanabhapuram in 2026.