Tamil Nadu 2026 — TENKASI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the TENKASI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
PALANI NADAR.S
INC
+370
89,315 Votes
23
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.21 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
S.SELVA MOHANDAS PANDIAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.72 Cr
4 Cases
Education
DECE
Profession
Information Awaited
P. PUSHPALATHA
Naam Tamilar Katchi
5.62 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAJAPRAKASH
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
17.4 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ISAKI PANDIAN
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
ஏதுமில்லை
Profession
Information Awaited
S.THIRUMALAI KUMAR
Puthiya Tamilagam
4.7 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
GOMATHI SANKAR
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
R. SELVAKUMAR
Independent
9.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
M.POOSA DURAI
Independent
10.0 L
1 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
S.MANOGARAN
Independent
57.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Second Class
Profession
Information Awaited
GANESHAN. S
Independent
15.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
K.M.KALIAPPAN
Independent
75.8 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
R.KRISHNAN
Independent
1.00 Cr
5 Cases
Education
BA (Economics)
Profession
Information Awaited
SHAHUL HAMEED
Independent
67,200
0 Cases
Education
M.N. Abdur Rahman Hr. Sec. School
Profession
Information Awaited
S. THANGAPALAM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAIRAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P.NOBLE KRISHNA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
G. POORANA SELVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. PONNUDURAI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A.MARIAPPAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K.MUTHU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. RAMKUMAR
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 8 major parties. 21 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
PALANI NADAR.S(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
23 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th STD
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.21 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
10,299 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN is the incumbent MLA of Tenkasi Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 10,299 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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 | 281,624 | 234,987 | 83.44% |
| 2021 | 275,643 | 214,108 | 77.3% |
| 2016 | 263,584 | 202,775 | 76.93% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tenkasi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN | D DMK | 10,299 |
| 2021 | PALANI NADAR.S | I INC | 370 |
| 2016 | SELVA MOHANDAS PANDIAN.S | A AIADMK | 462 |
Election Intelligence
How does tenkasi 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 Tenkasi?
DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tenkasi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tenkasi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tenkasi was 83.44%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Tenkasi?
There are 23 candidates announced for Tenkasi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, BSP, PT, TVK, DMK, AIADMK, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Tenkasi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Tenkasi in 2026.