Tamil Nadu 2026 — PALAYAMKOTTAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PALAYAMKOTTAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
ABDUL WAHAB .M
DMK
+52,141
89,117 Votes
18
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
M.ABDUL WAHAB
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
8.34 Cr
2 Cases
Education
B.COM
Profession
Information Awaited
SYED SULTHAN SAMSUDEEN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
81.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
SANKARA NARAYANAN ALIAS SARAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MARIA JOHN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
St. Marys Primary School
Profession
Information Awaited
12.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Nil
Profession
Information Awaited
S.THANGADURAI
Independent
4.0 L
0 Cases
Education
6th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ABDUL KOYA
Independent
88.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK NARAYANAN S.
Independent
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
D.SANTHIYAGAPPAR ANTONY
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
A. SUDHAHAR
Independent
3.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (Physics)
Profession
Information Awaited
R.SESU
Independent
40.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
NALLAKKANNU ALIAS KARTHIC.K
Independent
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Law
Profession
Information Awaited
PAULRAJ.V
Independent
1.74 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Tech.
Profession
Information Awaited
M.MANIKANDAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V.GEORGE
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SRINIVASH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ESAKKIMUTHU
Independent
6.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 18-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 15 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
ABDUL WAHAB .M(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
18 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.COM
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 8.34 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
13,805 Votes
Win Rate
100%
ABDUL WAHAB .M is the incumbent MLA of Palayamkottai Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 13,805 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
DMK-Leaning
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 257,329 | 180,620 | 70.19% |
| 2021 | 261,331 | 161,091 | 61% |
| 2016 | 253,520 | 154,648 | 61% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in palayamkottai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ABDUL WAHAB .M | D DMK | 13,805 | View |
| 2021 | ABDUL WAHAB .M | D DMK | 52,141 | View |
| 2016 | MOHIDEEN KHANT.P.M | D DMK | 15,872 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does palayamkottai compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Palayamkottai?
ABDUL WAHAB .M from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Palayamkottai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Palayamkottai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Palayamkottai was 70.19%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Palayamkottai?
There are 18 candidates announced for Palayamkottai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Palayamkottai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Palayamkottai in 2026.