Tamil Nadu 2026 — SANKARANKOVIL
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SANKARANKOVIL Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
RAJA E
DMK
+5,297
71,347 Votes
20
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DR. DHILIPAN JAISHANKAR
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Profession
Information Awaited
SANGAI. GANESAN
Indian National Congress
8.55 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.L., The Central Law College, Salem, Madras University
Profession
Information Awaited
M. KAVITHA
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
C. RAMARAJAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MARIAPPAN
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
8th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABAKARAN
Puthiya Tamilagam
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
N.SELVAM
Independent
3.1 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
K. THANGAVEL
Independent
62.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Fifth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
J. PANDI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
C. RAVI
Independent
64.2 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard S.A. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Sankarankovil
Profession
Information Awaited
VASANTHI MURUGESAN
Independent
86.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Post Graduate Degree (Political Science)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.ARULRAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
ANAND
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
K. SUBBURAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K.SURESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V. PAULPANDIAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MUTHUSELVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. RAVIKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. RAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 20-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 20 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
RAJA E(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
20 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Post
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 6.32 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,297 Votes
Win Rate
33.33%
RAJA E is the incumbent MLA of Sankarankovil Constituency, elected in 2021 from DMK with a winning margin of 5,297 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
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 | 238,082 | 192,948 | 81.04% |
| 2021 | 243,171 | 183,338 | 74.6% |
| 2016 | 233,672 | 177,510 | 75.97% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in sankarankovil
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | RAJA E | D DMK | 5,297 |
| 2016 | V. M. RAJALAKSHMI | A AIADMK | 14,489 |
Election Intelligence
How does sankarankovil 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 Sankarankovil?
RAJA E from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Sankarankovil constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Sankarankovil?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Sankarankovil was 81.04%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Sankarankovil?
There are 20 candidates announced for Sankarankovil in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, INC, PT, TVK, TAVK, NTK, AIADMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Sankarankovil?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Sankarankovil in 2026.