Tamil Nadu 2026 — SHOLINGANALLUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SHOLINGANALLUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
S.ARAVINDRAMESH
DMK
+35,405
171,558 Votes
28
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
S. ARAVIND RAMESH
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
16.96 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
K.P.KANDAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
5.95 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Pass, Year 2008, Private Candidate
Profession
Information Awaited
R JAYALAKSHMI
Naam Tamilar Katchi
50.83 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Computer Applications
Profession
Information Awaited
ECR P SARAVANAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
4.7 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
S.PUSHNA KUMAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
8.3 L
0 Cases
Education
St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
10th std
Profession
Information Awaited
M. CHRISTHU DASS
Independent
17.5 L
0 Cases
Education
BBA LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
K. VISHWANATHAN
Independent
10.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
R RAVICHANDRAN
Independent
16.3 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
V. KANDHAN
Independent
66.2 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
S. KARTHIK
Independent
48,000
0 Cases
Education
12TH STD
Profession
Information Awaited
S.GOVINDHAN
Independent
8.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.COM
Profession
Information Awaited
P.CHANDRA KANTH
Independent
2.63 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Profession
Information Awaited
CHANDRASEKARAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
D. SRINIVASAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
G SURESH KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
N.PRASHANTHA RAO
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A.MOHAMMED GANI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHARASAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
E. MURALI B.A
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R.YOGESHWARAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMANATHAN M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
E. VIJAY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
FARMER JAYARAMAN S K J
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAIKUMAR BALACHANDRAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. ALEXANDAR
Independent
5.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 28-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 25 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
S.ARAVINDRAMESH(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
28 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
5th Standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 4.73 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
96,780 Votes
Win Rate
100%
ECR P SARAVANAN is the incumbent MLA of Sholinganallur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 96,780 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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 | 553,905 | 447,295 | 80.75% |
| 2021 | 699,612 | 388,355 | 55.51% |
| 2016 | 602,472 | 345,697 | 57.38% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in sholinganallur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ECR P SARAVANAN | T TVK | 96,780 |
| 2021 | S.ARAVINDRAMESH | D DMK | 35,405 |
| 2016 | S.ARAVINDRAMESH | D DMK | 14,913 |
Election Intelligence
How does sholinganallur 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 Sholinganallur?
ECR P SARAVANAN from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Sholinganallur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Sholinganallur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Sholinganallur was 80.75%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Sholinganallur?
There are 28 candidates announced for Sholinganallur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from DMK, IND, TVK, JJ, AIADMK, BSP, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Sholinganallur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Sholinganallur in 2026.