Tamil Nadu 2026 — RADHAPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the RADHAPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
M.Appavu
DMK
+5,925
82,331 Votes
24
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
18.03 Cr
0 Cases
Education
PUC
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAKRISHNAN.S.P
Bharatiya Janata Party
35.59 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th std
Profession
Information Awaited
GIRIJA THAMARAIPANDIAN.D
Naam Tamilar Katchi
53.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.SATHISH CHRISTOPHER
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.47 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
ESSAKKIAMMAL.E
Bahujan Samaj Party
77.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
JESURAJENDRAN.J
Independent
11.8 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
MAHALAKSHMI
Independent
6.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN.P
Independent
5.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class Interruption
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUNRAJ
Independent
16.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (EEE) Engineering Degree
Profession
Information Awaited
OLIVER ANTON NAVAMONI. S
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc. TAMIL NADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS UNIVERSITY
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANTHI.R
Independent
7.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
ANAND PRASAD
Independent
22,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK.V
Independent
14.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Dip. (EEE) SA Raja Polytechnic College
Profession
Information Awaited
KINGSLY ISACC JEBARAJ.S
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard, Private Study
Profession
Information Awaited
SUNDARAJAN.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAN.T
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DANIEL.A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PON SANTHANA KUMARAN.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN.A.I
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN.L
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJAN.P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JEYARAJ.P V S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
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Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 24-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 22 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
M.Appavu(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
24 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th STD
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.47 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
12,313 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR.SATHISH CHRISTOPHER is the incumbent MLA of Radhapuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 12,313 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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 | 247,061 | 199,931 | 80.92% |
| 2021 | 256,384 | 187,310 | 72.7% |
| 2016 | 240,072 | 171,337 | 71.37% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in radhapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.SATHISH CHRISTOPHER | T TVK | 12,313 |
| 2021 | M.APPAVU | D DMK | 5,925 |
| 2016 | I.S.INBADURAI | A AIADMK | 49 |
Election Intelligence
How does radhapuram 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 Radhapuram?
DR.SATHISH CHRISTOPHER from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Radhapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Radhapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Radhapuram was 80.92%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Radhapuram?
There are 24 candidates announced for Radhapuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, BSP, NTK, BJP, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Radhapuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Radhapuram in 2026.