Tamil Nadu 2026 — RISHIVANDIYAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the RISHIVANDIYAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
KARTHIKEYAN K
DMK
+41,728
113,912 Votes
26
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KARTHIKEYAN K
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
19.16 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., Computer Science
Profession
Information Awaited
CHEZHIYAN P
Pattali Makkal Katchi
1.96 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
16.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ASHOK KUMAR G
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.23 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAKRISHNAN A
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
7.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Not Studied
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM G
Independent
7.5 L
0 Cases
Education
CLASS 6
Profession
Information Awaited
SEVVANTHA G K
Independent
53.2 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
RANGANATHAN N
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATRAMAN J
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBU D
Independent
5.8 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Fail
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBUMURUGAN S
Independent
84,264.58
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHIKEYAN V
Independent
5.8 L
0 Cases
Education
HSC
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHIKEYAN V
Independent
11.7 L
0 Cases
Education
PANCHAYAT UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL, JAMBAI
Profession
Information Awaited
GOWTHAM C
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SENTHIKUMAR V N
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVARAJ P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SEZHIYAN K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NARAYANAN L
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN C
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MARIKKANNU A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VINOTH S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYAKUMAR G
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 26-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 24 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
KARTHIKEYAN K(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
26 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.Sc., Computer Science
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 19.16 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
4,862 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KARTHIKEYAN K is the incumbent MLA of Rishivandiyam Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 4,862 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-Leaning
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 273,571 | 244,795 | 89.48% |
| 2021 | 254,340 | 215,106 | 83.6% |
| 2016 | 244,427 | 196,697 | 80.47% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in rishivandiyam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KARTHIKEYAN K | D DMK | 4,862 | View |
| 2021 | KARTHIKEYAN K | D DMK | 41,728 | View |
| 2016 | KARTHIKEYAN K | D DMK | 20,503 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does rishivandiyam compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Rishivandiyam?
KARTHIKEYAN K from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Rishivandiyam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Rishivandiyam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Rishivandiyam was 89.48%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Rishivandiyam?
There are 26 candidates announced for Rishivandiyam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, TAVK, PMK, BSP, NTK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Rishivandiyam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Rishivandiyam in 2026.