Tamil Nadu 2026 — TIRUCHENDUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the TIRUCHENDUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN
DMK
+25,263
88,274 Votes
13
Announced
Incumbent Resisting
MLA Re-contesting
2026 Candidate Lineup
ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
5.18 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
K R M RADHAKRISHNAN
Bharatiya Janata Party
3.59 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Profession
Information Awaited
36.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
J. MURUGAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A., Vinayaka Missions University
Profession
Information Awaited
RASIK MUSSAMMIL. K
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
3.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PACKIA SAM. T
Independent
7.9 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc. Mathematics
Profession
Information Awaited
MAHARAJAN. M
Independent
72.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class (Interrupted)
Profession
Information Awaited
SHAIK ABDUL KADER. P.S.J
Independent
12.8 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Information Awaited
MEERA SAHIB
Independent
18.5 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJALINGAM. M
Independent
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERAPPA. T
Independent
10.6 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATESH PERUMAL. S
Independent
10.2 L
0 Cases
Education
Master of Laws (LLM)
Profession
Information Awaited
GOPALAKRISHNAN
Independent
39,506.75
0 Cases
Education
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 13-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 11 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
ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
13 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 5.29 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
25,263 Votes
Win Rate
66.67%
ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN is the incumbent MLA of Tiruchendur Constituency, elected in 2021 from DMK with a winning margin of 25,263 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
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 232,933 | 183,685 | 78.86% |
| 2021 | 234,874 | 174,536 | 73.9% |
| 2016 | 227,058 | 166,808 | 73.46% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tiruchendur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN | D DMK | 25,263 |
| 2016 | ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN | D DMK | 26,001 |
Election Intelligence
How does tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur?
ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tiruchendur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tiruchendur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tiruchendur was 78.86%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Tiruchendur?
There are 13 candidates announced for Tiruchendur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, TAVK, DMK, NTK, BJP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Tiruchendur?
Yes, the incumbent MLA from Tiruchendur is re-contesting in the 2026 election.