Tamil Nadu 2026 — SANKARAPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SANKARAPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
UDHAYASURIYAN T
DMK
+45,963
121,186 Votes
23
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
UDHAYASURIYAN T
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.93 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Profession
Information Awaited
61.4 L
1 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L., (Incomplete)
Profession
Information Awaited
7.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E., (CSE)
Profession
Information Awaited
JAGADESAN A
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
20.00 Cr
2 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
12.8 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMACHANDIRAN M
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
50,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
GANGASEKAR A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SANNIYASI N
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10 STD
Profession
Information Awaited
NADARAJAN K
Independent
65,000
0 Cases
Education
Did not study
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBAZHAGAN S
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
ITI (Mechanic - Motor Vehicle)
Profession
Information Awaited
KAVIKUIL V
Independent
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
SAMIKKANNU M
Independent
34,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Devapandalam G.H.S. School
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAI EZHILAN P
Independent
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (Fine Arts)
Profession
Information Awaited
PACHAIYAPPAN K
Independent
21,500
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
MANI G
Independent
7.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MAYILAMPARAI MARI A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.MURUGU K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIGNESH R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAY J
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYAPRAKASH K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
HARUN RASHEETH J
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 23-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 21 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
UDHAYASURIYAN T(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
23 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A., B.L., (Incomplete)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 61.40 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
3,440 Votes
Win Rate
100%
RAKESH R is the incumbent MLA of Sankarapuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 3,440 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 | 265,951 | 235,528 | 88.56% |
| 2021 | 256,349 | 215,802 | 83.8% |
| 2016 | 250,770 | 203,295 | 81.07% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in sankarapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RAKESH R | A AIADMK | 3,440 |
| 2021 | UDHAYASURIYAN T | D DMK | 45,963 |
| 2016 | UDHAYASURIYAN T | D DMK | 14,528 |
Election Intelligence
How does sankarapuram 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 Sankarapuram?
RAKESH R from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Sankarapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Sankarapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Sankarapuram was 88.56%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Sankarapuram?
There are 23 candidates announced for Sankarapuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, TVK, BSP, NTK, AIADMK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Sankarapuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Sankarapuram in 2026.