Tamil Nadu 2026 — RAJAPALAYAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the RAJAPALAYAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
THANGAPANDIAN S.
DMK
+3,898
74,158 Votes
23
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
THANGAPANDIAN. S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
13.31 Cr
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PRISCILLA PANDIAN. J
Bharatiya Janata Party
200.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (English Literature)
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. KARTHIKEYAN. T.E.
Naam Tamilar Katchi
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.B.B.S.
Profession
Information Awaited
JEGADESHWARI. K
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
18.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMADEVI. T
Puthiya Tamilagam
12.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
HARISH. A
Independent
10.72 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.B.B.S.
Profession
Information Awaited
ALAGUPANDIAN. A
Independent
40.57 Cr
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. D
Independent
3.9 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
GANESAN. K
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc (CS)
Profession
Information Awaited
SHANMUGACHANDRA VELAVAN. C.C
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C
Profession
Information Awaited
SARAVANAN. G
Independent
84,000
0 Cases
Education
M.S
Profession
Information Awaited
SAMUEL RAJ
Independent
15.1 L
0 Cases
Education
12 ஆம் வகுப்பு (தனித் தேர்வு) கடித வழிப் படிப்பு
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAKUMAR. A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.,- சமையற்கலை மேலாண்மை
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVI. K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
THANGAPANDI. B
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAMURUGAN. V
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANMATHAN. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHULAKSHMI. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. D
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJENDRAN. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JEGATHISHWARI. N
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NASRIN BANU. T
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 23-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 20 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
THANGAPANDIAN S.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
23 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.Sc
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 18.18 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
10,605 Votes
Win Rate
100%
JEGADESHWARI. K is the incumbent MLA of Rajapalayam Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 10,605 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
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 | 214,192 | 183,020 | 85.45% |
| 2021 | 230,033 | 178,708 | 76.9% |
| 2016 | 224,407 | 170,688 | 76.06% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in rajapalayam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JEGADESHWARI. K | T TVK | 10,605 |
| 2021 | Thangappandian. S | D DMK | 3,898 |
| 2016 | Thangappandian. S | D DMK | 4,802 |
Election Intelligence
How does rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam?
JEGADESHWARI. K from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Rajapalayam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Rajapalayam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Rajapalayam was 85.45%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Rajapalayam?
There are 23 candidates announced for Rajapalayam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from NTK, PT, TVK, IND, DMK, BJP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Rajapalayam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Rajapalayam in 2026.