Tamil Nadu 2026 — THIRUVARUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the THIRUVARUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
KALAIVANAN POONDI K.
DMK
+51,174
108,906 Votes
9
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KALAIVANAN POONDI K
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
30.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
CHANDRASEKARAN GOVI
Bharatiya Janata Party
10.72 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
81.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Mathematics
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERAMANI V
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
THIYAGARAJAN .M
Puthiya Tamilagam
5.7 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
1.74 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.Com. - Distance Education Tamil Nadu Open University
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHARASAN S
Independent
14.4 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SAHUL HAMEED M
Independent
8.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 9-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 6 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 0 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
KALAIVANAN POONDI K.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
9 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
B.Sc., B.L.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 30.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
18,148 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KALAIVANAN POONDI K. is the incumbent MLA of Thiruvaur Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 18,148 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-Leaning
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 260,027 | 217,875 | 83.79% |
| 2021 | 269,259 | 208,290 | 76.7% |
| 2016 | 253,227 | 196,795 | 77.71% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in thiruvaur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KALAIVANAN POONDI K. | D DMK | 18,148 |
| 2021 | KALAIVANAN POONDI K. | D DMK | 51,174 |
| 2016 | KARUNANIDHI. M | D DMK | 68,366 |
Election Intelligence
How does thiruvaur 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 Thiruvaur?
KALAIVANAN POONDI K. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Thiruvaur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Thiruvaur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Thiruvaur was 83.79%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Thiruvaur?
There are 9 candidates announced for Thiruvaur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, NTK, DMK, BJP, TAVK, PT.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Thiruvaur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Thiruvaur in 2026.