Tamil Nadu 2026 — SULUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the SULUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
KANDASAMY T
AIADMK
+31,932
118,968 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
THALAPATHY MURUGESAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
95.3 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
V.P.KANDASAMY
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
11.23 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.S.RAJASEKARAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
7.68 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Ph.D (Bio Chemistry)
Profession
Information Awaited
NM.SUKUMAR
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.94 Cr
1 Cases
Education
Industrial Training Certificate
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGARAJ.K.
Ganasangam Party of India
10.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L
Profession
Information Awaited
SUMAN SINGH.R.
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
10.8 L
0 Cases
Education
LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
NELSON.W.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANISAMY.M.
Independent
1.72 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc., CAIIB.
Profession
Information Awaited
PAPPA MUTHULAKSHMI.P.
Independent
1.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A ENGLISH LITERATURE
Profession
Information Awaited
KANDASAMY.V.
Independent
13.3 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
KANDASAMY.R.
Independent
6.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KANDASAMY.V.
Independent
15,000
0 Cases
Education
12th Hindu Nadar Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGESAN.N.
Independent
14.7 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGESH.R.
Independent
13.0 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KANTHASAMY.K.
Independent
55.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 15 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
12 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
KANDASAMY T(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
Industrial Training Certificate
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.94 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
4,790 Votes
Win Rate
100%
NM.SUKUMAR is the incumbent MLA of Sulur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 4,790 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 | 307,616 | 273,544 | 88.92% |
| 2021 | 295,216 | 241,653 | 81% |
| 2016 | 281,890 | 213,121 | 75.6% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in sulur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NM.SUKUMAR | T TVK | 4,790 |
| 2021 | KANDASAMY V.P. | A AIADMK | 31,932 |
| 2016 | KANAGARAJ, R. | A AIADMK | 36,631 |
Election Intelligence
How does sulur 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 Sulur?
NM.SUKUMAR from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Sulur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Sulur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Sulur was 88.92%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Sulur?
There are 16 candidates announced for Sulur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, TAVK, AIADMK, GPI, IND, DMK, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Sulur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Sulur in 2026.