Tamil Nadu 2026 — PENNAGARAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PENNAGARAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
MANI. P
PMK
+21,186
106,123 Votes
23
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
G. K. M. TAMILKUMARAN
Indian National Congress
54.06 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAM. V.
Pattali Makkal Katchi
1.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANIYAMMAL. T.
Naam Tamilar Katchi
27.4 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc
Profession
Information Awaited
GAJENDRAN. S.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
AJITH KUMAR. S.
Bahujan Samaj Party
5.9 L
0 Cases
Education
BE LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
THAVAMANI. C.
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
37.8 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN. K.
Tamilar Makkal Katchi
22,000
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF LAW
Profession
Information Awaited
THIRUMURUGAN. P.
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ANNAMALAI. M.
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
MSW (Mahendra Arts and Science College, Namakkal)
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUNKUMAR. G.
Independent
2.16 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ELAVARSAN. A.
Independent
34,500
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Computer Science Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL. M.
Independent
11.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class (Govt. Higher Secondary School, Eriyoor)
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAM. V.
Independent
10,000
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.,B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
SENDRAYAN. G.
Independent
2.82 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
GNANASELVAM. S.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
TAMILARASAN. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
TAMILSELVI. S.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
POOMANI. P.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIVANNAN. S.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANOHARAN. K. A.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VILKRISHNAN. R.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERAPPAN. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 23-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 22 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
MANI. P(PMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
23 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
3,165 Votes
Win Rate
100%
GAJENDRAN. S. is the incumbent MLA of Pennagaram Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 3,165 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
Male-led electorate
Male voters outnumber female 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 | 248,614 | 228,666 | 91.98% |
| 2021 | 237,160 | 210,305 | 87.9% |
| 2016 | 226,746 | 199,635 | 88.04% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in pennagaram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GAJENDRAN. S. | T TVK | 3,165 |
| 2021 | MANI. G.K | P PMK | 21,186 |
| 2016 | INBASEKARAN P.N.P. | D DMK | 18,446 |
Election Intelligence
How does pennagaram 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 Pennagaram?
GAJENDRAN. S. from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Pennagaram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Pennagaram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Pennagaram was 91.98%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Pennagaram?
There are 23 candidates announced for Pennagaram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, PMK, TAVK, BSP, IND, INC, NTK, TMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Pennagaram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Pennagaram in 2026.