Tamil Nadu 2026 — POONAMALLEE
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the POONAMALLEE Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Krishnaswamy A
DMK
+94,110
149,578 Votes
12
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KRISHNASWAMY.A
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.54 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
7.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PRAKASAM.R
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
17.9 L
1 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
ELUMALAI.T.A
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam
79.7 L
0 Cases
Education
Direct of Government Examination
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASEKARAN.K
Bahujan Samaj Party
7.3 L
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR.S
Independent
5.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., (Economics)
Profession
Information Awaited
DHASARATHAN.R
Independent
21.1 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Std.
Profession
Information Awaited
PURUSHOTHAMAN.B
Independent
12.7 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC., Government High School
Profession
Information Awaited
RAVIKUMAR.M
Independent
3.9 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC PASSED
Profession
Information Awaited
VELU.S
Independent
48.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (CS).
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.JAYANTHI.R
Independent
7.0 L
0 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 12-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 9 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
1 candidates are local residents, while 10 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Krishnaswamy A(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
12 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
SSLC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 17.85 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
72,740 Votes
Win Rate
100%
PRAKASAM.R is the incumbent MLA of Poonamallee Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 72,740 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 | 368,634 | 308,894 | 83.79% |
| 2021 | 332,331 | 263,736 | 78.5% |
| 2016 | 315,718 | 239,987 | 76.01% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in poonamallee
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PRAKASAM.R | T TVK | 72,740 |
| 2021 | KRISHNASWAMY A | D DMK | 94,110 |
| 2016 | ELUMALAI T A | A AIADMK | 11,763 |
Election Intelligence
How does poonamallee 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 Poonamallee?
PRAKASAM.R from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Poonamallee constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Poonamallee?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Poonamallee was 83.79%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Poonamallee?
There are 12 candidates announced for Poonamallee in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, DMK, NTK, BSP, AMMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Poonamallee?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Poonamallee in 2026.