Tamil Nadu 2026 — VANDAVASI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VANDAVASI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Ambethkumar S
DMK
+35,953
102,064 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
AMBETHKUMAR. S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
96.0 L
2 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
5.43 Cr
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
18.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc. (CS)
Profession
Information Awaited
UDHAYAKUMAR. M
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
54.6 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
THAMARAI SELVI. S
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHUSELVAM. V
Independent
5.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHUPERUMAL. K
Independent
31.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.-Zoology
Profession
Information Awaited
RAKESH SHARMA. R
Independent
14.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E (C.S.E)
Profession
Information Awaited
AMBEDKAR. T
Independent
11.1 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc., (Geology)
Profession
Information Awaited
ARJUNAN. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
9th
Profession
Information Awaited
UDHAYAKUMAR. N
Independent
15.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNIYAPPAN. S
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10 ஆம்
Profession
Information Awaited
PONNAMBALAM. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
RANI. A
Independent
3.6 L
0 Cases
Education
NIL
Profession
Information Awaited
JAISANKAR. M
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 16-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Ambethkumar S(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 96.00 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
3,333 Votes
Win Rate
100%
AMBETHKUMAR, S is the incumbent MLA of Vandavasi Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 3,333 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
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 | 213,474 | 191,204 | 89.57% |
| 2021 | 230,358 | 185,974 | 80% |
| 2016 | 222,453 | 181,476 | 81.58% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vandavasi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AMBETHKUMAR, S | D DMK | 3,333 | View |
| 2021 | AMBETHKUMAR, S | D DMK | 35,953 | View |
| 2016 | AMBETHKUMAR, S | D DMK | 18,068 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does vandavasi compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Vandavasi?
AMBETHKUMAR, S from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vandavasi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vandavasi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vandavasi was 89.57%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vandavasi?
There are 16 candidates announced for Vandavasi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, DMK, NTK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vandavasi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vandavasi in 2026.