Tamil Nadu 2026 — UTHANGARAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the UTHANGARAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
T.M.TAMILSELVAM
AIADMK
+28,387
99,675 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
T M TAMILSELVAM
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
40.6 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
R KUPPUSAMY
Indian National Congress
1.26 Cr
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
28.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
N ELAIYARAJA
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
22.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
K THAVARAJ
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
3.2 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANI R
Independent
95,000
0 Cases
Education
BE (April 2013) - PSV College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University).BL (may 2024) Govt. Law college, Dharmapuri.
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMESHWARI
Independent
10.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard Discontinued
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJIYAL
Independent
13.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Eighth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMARAVEL
Independent
1.07 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Govt HS
Profession
Information Awaited
A SAMRAJ
Independent
4.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th
Profession
Information Awaited
TAMILMANI
Independent
33.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
BAKKIYARAJ R
Independent
10.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Private Study- TamilNadu State Board
Profession
Information Awaited
MUNIRAJ
Independent
22.3 L
0 Cases
Education
PUC (pre-University)
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 14-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
T.M.TAMILSELVAM(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 22.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
5,198 Votes
Win Rate
100%
N ELAIYARAJA is the incumbent MLA of Uthangarai Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 5,198 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 235,451 | 205,530 | 87.29% |
| 2021 | 227,710 | 188,223 | 82.1% |
| 2016 | 218,671 | 180,616 | 82.6% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in uthangarai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | N ELAIYARAJA | T TVK | 5,198 |
| 2021 | T.M.TAMILSELVAM | A AIADMK | 28,387 |
| 2016 | N.MANORANJITHAM | A AIADMK | 2,613 |
Election Intelligence
How does uthangarai 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 Uthangarai?
N ELAIYARAJA from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Uthangarai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Uthangarai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Uthangarai was 87.29%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Uthangarai?
There are 14 candidates announced for Uthangarai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, INC, AIADMK, NTK, TVK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Uthangarai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Uthangarai in 2026.