Tamil Nadu 2026 — PAPANASAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PAPANASAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Dr.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H.
DMK
+16,273
86,567 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DORAI. SHANMUGA PRABU
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
2 Cases
Education
B.E.(E.E.E)
Profession
Information Awaited
ANIS FATHIMA
Naam Tamilar Katchi
7.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (Computer Science) at Nachiappa Swamigal Arts and Science College, Koviloor, Karaikudi (2018-2021) and LLB. at Govt. Law College, Madurai (2021-2024)
Profession
Information Awaited
AZARUDEEN UDUMAN ALI
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
11.48 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC, Little Flower Higher Secondary school
Profession
Information Awaited
K. MASILAMANI
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)(Liberation)
15.7 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
A.M. SHAHJAHAN
Indian Union Muslim League
11.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
B. DHAMODHARAN
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. ANIS FATHIMA ABDUL RAHIM
Independent
25.0 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
V. KULANDHAIVELU
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class - Passed
Profession
Information Awaited
A S THANGARASU
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
V. THIYAGARAJAN
Independent
11,000
0 Cases
Education
B.E., (EEE), A.C.C.E.T.
Profession
Information Awaited
S. NATARAJAN
Independent
34.3 L
0 Cases
Education
PUC
Profession
Information Awaited
K. RAJENDRAN
Independent
13,700
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
C. CHANDRASEKARAN
Independent
23.9 L
3 Cases
Education
SSLC
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. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Dr.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 11.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
1,065 Votes
Win Rate
100%
A.M. SHAHJAHAN is the incumbent MLA of Papanasam Constituency, elected in 2026 from IUML with a winning margin of 1,065 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 | 256,518 | 207,723 | 80.98% |
| 2021 | 246,963 | 196,982 | 79.3% |
| 2016 | 240,357 | 182,548 | 75.95% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in papanasam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A.M. SHAHJAHAN | I IUML | 1,065 |
| 2021 | DR.JAWAHIRULLAH, M.H. | D DMK | 16,273 |
| 2016 | DORAIKKANNU R | A AIADMK | 24,365 |
Election Intelligence
How does papanasam 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 Papanasam?
A.M. SHAHJAHAN from Indian Union Muslim League is the current MLA of Papanasam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Papanasam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Papanasam was 80.98%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Papanasam?
There are 14 candidates announced for Papanasam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from CPIML, IUML, IND, AIADMK, NTK, TVK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Papanasam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Papanasam in 2026.