Tamil Nadu 2026 — SALEM NORTH
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SALEM NORTH Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
R. RAJENDRAN
DMK
+7,588
93,432 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
RAJENDRAN. R
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.43 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
SADHASIVAM. S
Pattali Makkal Katchi
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEELA. M
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.13 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Commerce
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR. K
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
11.76 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHANRAJ. S
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.30 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
JOTHILAKSHMI. R.S
Independent
20.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SABAREESAN. D
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc Computer Science
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANISAMY. R
Independent
2.1 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
PRAVINA. G
Independent
11.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIVANNAN. S
Independent
5.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
MAHABUB JOHN. K
Independent
35.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASEKAR. S
Independent
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Not Applicable
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA. A
Independent
24.2 L
0 Cases
Education
MUNICIPAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJENDRAN. A
Independent
34.0 L
0 Cases
Education
9th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 15-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
R. RAJENDRAN(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
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Education
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 11.76 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
14,034 Votes
Win Rate
100%
SIVAKUMAR. K is the incumbent MLA of Salemnorth Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 14,034 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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 | 238,637 | 210,712 | 88.3% |
| 2021 | 266,004 | 202,376 | 75.5% |
| 2016 | 265,999 | 191,820 | 72.11% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in salemnorth
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SIVAKUMAR. K | T TVK | 14,034 |
| 2021 | R. RAJENDRAN | D DMK | 7,588 |
| 2016 | R. RAJENDRAN | D DMK | 9,873 |
Election Intelligence
How does salemnorth 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 Salemnorth?
SIVAKUMAR. K from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Salemnorth constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Salemnorth?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Salemnorth was 88.3%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Salemnorth?
There are 15 candidates announced for Salemnorth in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, NTK, PMK, TVK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Salemnorth?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Salemnorth in 2026.