Tamil Nadu 2026 — SALEM WEST
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SALEM WEST Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
ARUL. R
PMK
+21,499
105,483 Votes
32
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
16.01 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., (Political Science - Distance Education)
Profession
Information Awaited
ALAGAAPURAM. R. MOHANRAJ
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
8.66 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Science B.Sc. (Botany) Discontinued
Profession
Information Awaited
SURESH KUMAR.R
Naam Tamilar Katchi
17.91 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Engineering Biomedical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
LAKSHMANAN.S
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.76 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEKARAN .R
Bahujan Samaj Party
33.3 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJ KUMAR .G
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
51.5 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABU .K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
AMIRTHALINGAM.N
Independent
6.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Not Studied
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL .S
Independent
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
BA (History) - Discontinue
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL. T
Independent
36,290
0 Cases
Education
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL.D
Independent
95.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Automobile Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL.P
Independent
57,300
0 Cases
Education
BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK.R
Independent
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMAR.A.P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
CHANDRASEKARAN.G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAM.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DHANAPAL
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
THIYAGARAJAN.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BHARATH.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BHARANITHARAN.D.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PANNEERSELVAM.P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ER.PRABAKARAN.S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PERUMAL. A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MANOHAR.C
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHAN RAJ. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RADHAKRISHNAN. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYAKUMAR. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VELMANIKANDAN. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SRISABARINATHAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL RAMADAS
Independent
3.90 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 32-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 30 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
6 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
ARUL. R(PMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
32 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
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Education
B.Com
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.76 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
74,867 Votes
Win Rate
100%
LAKSHMANAN.S is the incumbent MLA of Salemwest Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 74,867 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 257,950 | 234,407 | 90.87% |
| 2021 | 286,676 | 216,628 | 75% |
| 2016 | 271,212 | 202,478 | 74.66% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in salemwest
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAKSHMANAN.S | T TVK | 74,867 |
| 2021 | R ARUL | P PMK | 21,499 |
| 2016 | G.VENKATACHALAM | A AIADMK | 7,247 |
Election Intelligence
How does salemwest 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 Salemwest?
LAKSHMANAN.S from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Salemwest constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Salemwest?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Salemwest was 90.87%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Salemwest?
There are 32 candidates announced for Salemwest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from DMDK, IND, TAVK, TVK, BSP, NTK, PMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Salemwest?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Salemwest in 2026.