Tamil Nadu 2026 — PONNERI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PONNERI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
DURAI. CHANDRASEKAR
INC
+9,689
94,528 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
BALARAMAN.P
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
89.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAI CHANDRASEKAR
Indian National Congress
69.8 L
1 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
35,000
0 Cases
Education
B.E.(ECE)
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.RAVI.M.S
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
9.81 Cr
0 Cases
Education
D.M. Cardiology
Profession
Information Awaited
SANTHOSHKUMAR.J
Bahujan Samaj Party
35.4 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
ASHOK PRIYADARSHAN
Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi
50,000
0 Cases
Education
MCA
Profession
Information Awaited
KOTTEESWARAN. K
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
45,370
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA.S
Independent
1.8 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. Tamil
Profession
Information Awaited
MALATHI.S
Independent
10.4 L
0 Cases
Education
+2 Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGAIYAN.G
Independent
60.6 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
BARATHIRAJA.K
Independent
13.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASEKAR.J
Independent
8.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESAN.S
Independent
4,338
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 14-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
12 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
DURAI. CHANDRASEKAR(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
D.M. Cardiology
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 9.81 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
55,768 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR.RAVI.M.S is the incumbent MLA of Ponneri Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 55,768 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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 | 251,397 | 226,819 | 90.22% |
| 2021 | 254,351 | 210,354 | 82.1% |
| 2016 | 250,403 | 197,648 | 78.93% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ponneri
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.RAVI.M.S | T TVK | 55,768 |
| 2021 | DURAI. CHANDRASEKAR | I INC | 9,689 |
| 2016 | BALARAMAN.P | A AIADMK | 19,336 |
Election Intelligence
How does ponneri 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 Ponneri?
DR.RAVI.M.S from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ponneri constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ponneri?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ponneri was 90.22%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ponneri?
There are 14 candidates announced for Ponneri in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, TVK, INC, BSP, AIADMK, NTK, DMSK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ponneri?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ponneri in 2026.