Tamil Nadu 2026 — POOMPUHAR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the POOMPUHAR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Nivedha M. Murugan
DMK
+3,299
96,102 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
NIVEDHA M MURUGAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
4.13 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PAVUNRAJ. S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
ILAYANAGULAN. K
Naam Tamilar Katchi
4.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Postgraduate Computer Applications (MCA)
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYALAIYAN. J
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABAKARAN. V
Bahujan Samaj Party
30,500
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PURATCHIDASAN. T
Independent
1,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANDARAJ. D
Independent
3.6 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
INBARAJ. T
Independent
14.4 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
NOOR NISHA. M
Independent
19.2 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
MAYA VENKATESAN. M
Independent
1.31 Cr
9 Cases
Education
9th Standard Fail
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. S
Independent
2.4 L
0 Cases
Education
12-ஆம் வகுப்பு
Profession
Information Awaited
MUJIBUR RAHMAN. E.M.M
Independent
85.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Tenth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SHANGAMITHTHIRAN. A
Independent
17.6 L
0 Cases
Education
M.B.A.
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 6 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Nivedha M. Murugan(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
8th Class
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 4.13 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
8,260 Votes
Win Rate
100%
Nivedha M. Murugan is the incumbent MLA of Poompuhar Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 8,260 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
Swing between parties
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.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 259,262 | 219,324 | 84.6% |
| 2021 | 260,928 | 207,838 | 79.4% |
| 2016 | 254,828 | 192,758 | 75.64% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in poompuhar
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nivedha M. Murugan | D DMK | 8,260 |
| 2021 | Nivedha M. Murugan | D DMK | 3,299 |
| 2016 | S.PAVUNRAJ | A AIADMK | 19,935 |
Election Intelligence
How does poompuhar 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 Poompuhar?
Nivedha M. Murugan from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Poompuhar constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Poompuhar?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Poompuhar was 84.6%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Poompuhar?
There are 14 candidates announced for Poompuhar in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, DMK, NTK, AIADMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Poompuhar?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Poompuhar in 2026.