Tamil Nadu 2026 — RANIPET
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the RANIPET Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
R.GANDHI
DMK
+16,498
103,291 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
111.97 Cr
1 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
V.M. KARTHIKEYAN
Bharatiya Janata Party
1.43 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com incomplete
Profession
Information Awaited
THAARIKHA SALMAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (English)
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC, EBENEZER AIDED MIDDLE SCHOOL, KATPADI
Profession
Information Awaited
J.JENIFERJANET
Bahujan Samaj Party
16.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. English Literature
Profession
Information Awaited
N.VISWANATHAN
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
33.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
S.MUNISAMY
Independent
21.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
J. HASSAIN
Independent
5.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
K. SAKTHIVEL NATHAN
Independent
50,000
0 Cases
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
N. SUGUMAR
Independent
2.3 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
V. SURESH
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
V. DHARMENDIRAN
Independent
8.89 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A
Profession
Information Awaited
A. NARESHKUMAR
Independent
1.06 Cr
0 Cases
Education
7th Class Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
J. MOHAN
Independent
3.7 L
0 Cases
Education
12th STANDARD
Profession
Information Awaited
S.JAYAPRAKASH
Independent
0
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 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
14 candidates are local residents, while 0 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
R.GANDHI(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
SSLC, EBENEZER AIDED MIDDLE SCHOOL, KATPADI
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 0.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,787 Votes
Win Rate
100%
THAHIRA is the incumbent MLA of Ranipet Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 5,787 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 | 248,244 | 221,038 | 89.04% |
| 2021 | 254,312 | 207,462 | 80.9% |
| 2016 | 247,501 | 190,742 | 77.07% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ranipet
Election Intelligence
How does ranipet 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 Ranipet?
THAHIRA from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ranipet constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ranipet?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ranipet was 89.04%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ranipet?
There are 16 candidates announced for Ranipet in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, TAVK, BJP, NTK, BSP, DMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ranipet?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ranipet in 2026.