Tamil Nadu 2026 — VEDHARANYAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VEDHARANYAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
O.S.MANIAN
AIADMK
+12,329
78,719 Votes
12
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
PUGAZHENDI. M
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.65 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIAN. O.S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.53 Cr
0 Cases
Education
புகுமுக வகுப்பு
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHICK. T
Naam Tamilar Katchi
58,519
12 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
KINGSLY GERALD. A
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
3.06 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
LINGESWARAN. M
Independent
1.71 Cr
0 Cases
Education
BBA., EGS Pillai
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASIMMAN. D
Independent
32.0 L
0 Cases
Education
ITI., Sri Ramachandra Industrial Training Institute
Profession
Information Awaited
GOWTHAMAN. M
Independent
3.9 L
0 Cases
Education
ITI - Ramachandra Industrial Training Institute
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHIYASEELAN. M
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAKUMAR. S
Independent
4.2 L
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
THIVASKAR. B
Independent
20.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L. (Bachelor of Laws)
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERAKUMAR. V
Independent
28.3 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 12-way contest featuring 5 major parties. 10 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
O.S.MANIAN(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
12 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
புகுமுக வகுப்பு
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.53 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
7,331 Votes
Win Rate
100%
O.S.MANIAN is the incumbent MLA of Vedharanyam Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 7,331 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Competitive
This constituency shows competitive election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
AIADMK-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 | 187,439 | 162,216 | 86.54% |
| 2021 | 184,292 | 158,060 | 85.4% |
| 2016 | 180,294 | 146,803 | 81.42% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vedharanyam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | O.S.MANIAN | A AIADMK | 7,331 |
| 2021 | O.S.MANIAN | A AIADMK | 12,329 |
| 2016 | O.S.MANIAN | A AIADMK | 22,998 |
Election Intelligence
How does vedharanyam 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 Vedharanyam?
O.S.MANIAN from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vedharanyam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vedharanyam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vedharanyam was 86.54%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vedharanyam?
There are 12 candidates announced for Vedharanyam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, NTK, DMK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vedharanyam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vedharanyam in 2026.