Tamil Nadu 2026 — VANUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VANUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
CHAKRAPANI M
AIADMK
+21,727
92,219 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
41.9 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E (Civil)
Profession
Information Awaited
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
KARIKALAN B
Naam Tamilar Katchi
4.3 L
0 Cases
Education
LL.B.
Profession
Information Awaited
11.84 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A., COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Profession
Information Awaited
VINAYAGAMOORTHY M
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL S
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANDAKUMAR P M
Independent
13.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.SC. Mathematics
Profession
Information Awaited
AYYANAR E
Independent
2.3 L
0 Cases
Education
09th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHYARAMAN P
Independent
20.1 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
12th Std.
Profession
Information Awaited
SURESH C V
Independent
10.2 L
0 Cases
Education
BCA., Community College, Pondicherry University
Profession
Information Awaited
THANGARASU N
Independent
4.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Tenth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MURALI M
Independent
14.3 L
1 Cases
Education
8th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
RADHIKA S
Independent
1.01 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
VETRIVEL G
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 7 major parties. 15 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
CHAKRAPANI M(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.E (Civil)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 41.89 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
7,034 Votes
Win Rate
100%
GOWTHAM D is the incumbent MLA of Vanur Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 7,034 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
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
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 | 209,824 | 192,119 | 91.56% |
| 2021 | 220,185 | 182,208 | 82.1% |
| 2016 | 221,269 | 174,428 | 78.83% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vanur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GOWTHAM D | D DMK | 7,034 |
| 2021 | CHAKRAPANI M | A AIADMK | 21,727 |
| 2016 | CHAKRAPANI M | A AIADMK | 10,223 |
Election Intelligence
How does vanur 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 Vanur?
GOWTHAM D from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vanur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vanur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vanur was 91.56%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vanur?
There are 16 candidates announced for Vanur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, TVK, NTK, DMK, AIADMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vanur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vanur in 2026.