Tamil Nadu 2026 — PERAMBUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PERAMBUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SHEKAR. R.D
DMK
+54,976
105,267 Votes
48
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
R.D. SHEKAR
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
10 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Law
Profession
Information Awaited
M. THILAGABAMA
Pattali Makkal Katchi
16.69 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.com
Profession
Information Awaited
S. VETRI THAMIZHAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
62.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Master of Social Work
Profession
Information Awaited
C. JOSEPH VIJAY
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
648.86 Cr
2 Cases
Education
B.Sc (Discontinued)
Profession
Information Awaited
VETRI VEL SELVAM
Bahujan Samaj Party
10,500
0 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
D.V. VENUGOPAL
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. GEETA
Independent
4.10 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.R. SARAVANA PERUMAL
Independent
75.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B-TECH; M.F.C; HON-PHD
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR.V
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class (SSLC)
Profession
Information Awaited
S. SURESHKUMAR
Independent
6.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
J. SEBASTIN
Independent
2,630.87
0 Cases
Education
SSLC - 10th STANDARD PASSED
Profession
Information Awaited
K.M. DEVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MALATHI
Independent
10.4 L
0 Cases
Education
+2 Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAJARAM
Independent
5,500
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L, SBRTM Law College, Kadappa
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAY
Independent
13.2 L
0 Cases
Education
BABL
Profession
Information Awaited
AGNI AALVAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
AMALA.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
AZARUTHEEN.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. ESAKKI MUTHU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
E. UDHAYA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. KADHIRAVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. GUNASEKAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
B. SATHISH KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHISH.B
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. THANGAMANI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. TAMILSELVAM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
H. DHANASEKAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M.I. THAHIRA BANU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NIVETHA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
B. BALAJI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. PONRAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BOWDHARAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.D. MADAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.G. MOORTHY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MICHAEL
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAMESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V. RAJI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAJESH KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
REEGAN PRABHU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
G. RUTHRA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAY. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. VISHNU VARTHAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
B. VENKATESAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. JAYASEELAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. JOSEPH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. JOSEPH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ASHLIN BELMEN .A.S
Independent
86.9 L
3 Cases
Education
Diploma in Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 48-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 42 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SHEKAR. R.D(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
48 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
B.Sc (Discontinued)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 648.86 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
53,715 Votes
Win Rate
100%
C. JOSEPH VIJAY is the incumbent MLA of Perambur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 53,715 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
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 | 226,296 | 204,384 | 90.32% |
| 2021 | 293,597 | 200,387 | 67.7% |
| 2016 | 290,522 | 188,681 | 64.95% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in perambur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | C. JOSEPH VIJAY | T TVK | 53,715 |
| 2021 | SHEKAR. R.D | D DMK | 54,976 |
| 2016 | P VETRIVEL | A AIADMK | 519 |
Election Intelligence
How does perambur 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 Perambur?
C. JOSEPH VIJAY from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Perambur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Perambur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Perambur was 90.32%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Perambur?
There are 48 candidates announced for Perambur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, PMK, TAVK, TVK, NTK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Perambur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Perambur in 2026.