Tamil Nadu 2026 — SHOLAVANDAN
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SHOLAVANDAN Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
VENKATESAN A
DMK
+17,045
84,240 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
VENKATESAN.A
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.83 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class, B.A. [Public Administration]
Profession
Information Awaited
MANICKAM.K
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
20.31 Cr
0 Cases
Education
DIPLOMA OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGALAKSHMI THIRUMARAN.T
Naam Tamilar Katchi
86.2 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
Profession
Information Awaited
KARUPPAIAH.M.V
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
82.7 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. (Political Science)
Profession
Information Awaited
2.52 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
THANGAPANDI.P
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
7.8 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAMURUGAN.K
Independent
1.3 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMADOSS.C
Independent
4.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Government Higher secondary school
Profession
Information Awaited
AJAY SUBASH.B
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KRISHNASAMY.P
Independent
11.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Eighth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEKARAN.P
Independent
81.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (Dis-continued)
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAMURUGAN.C
Independent
54.4 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAMURUGAN.R
Independent
18.6 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RANJITH KUMAR.S
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
MASTOR OF COMMERCE
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 7 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
VENKATESAN A(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
M.A. (Political Science)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 82.66 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
2,678 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KARUPPAIAH.M.V is the incumbent MLA of Sholavandan Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 2,678 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 | 214,785 | 189,080 | 88.03% |
| 2021 | 212,801 | 175,361 | 82% |
| 2016 | 206,488 | 166,324 | 80.55% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in sholavandan
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KARUPPAIAH.M.V | T TVK | 2,678 |
| 2021 | VENKATESAN A | D DMK | 17,045 |
| 2016 | MANICKAM K | A AIADMK | 24,857 |
Election Intelligence
How does sholavandan 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 Sholavandan?
KARUPPAIAH.M.V from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Sholavandan constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Sholavandan?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Sholavandan was 88.03%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Sholavandan?
There are 15 candidates announced for Sholavandan in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, PT, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Sholavandan?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Sholavandan in 2026.