Tamil Nadu 2026 — VELLORE
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VELLORE Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Karthikeyan .R
DMK
+9,181
84,299 Votes
18
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
P.KARTHIKEYAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
6.34 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Fifth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
S R K APPU
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
5.40 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Profession
Information Awaited
31.0 L
0 Cases
Education
HSC
Profession
Information Awaited
M.M.VINOTH KANNAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
2.11 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
K.MUNIYAPPAN
All Pensioners Front
2.1 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A., (Tamil Medium)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.M.IRSHAD
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
3.79 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
S.GIRIDHARA PRASAD
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
K.M.VINAAYAGAM
Independent
2.57 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
K.VIMALA
Independent
20.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
M.VINOTHKUMAR
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
S.APPU
Independent
46,500
0 Cases
Education
LLB (Hons)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.MADHAN KUMAR
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
DIPLOMA IN EEE
Profession
Information Awaited
S.RAJKAMAL
Independent
12.3 L
0 Cases
Education
BA - ENGLISH
Profession
Information Awaited
M.LOGANATHAN
Independent
73,000
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
U.VIJAYA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
M.VINOTHKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
S.APPU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 18-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Karthikeyan .R(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
18 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th Class
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.11 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
6,777 Votes
Win Rate
100%
M.M.VINOTH KANNAN is the incumbent MLA of Vellore Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 6,777 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 | 214,504 | 190,527 | 88.82% |
| 2021 | 245,491 | 179,899 | 72.7% |
| 2016 | 249,715 | 171,279 | 68.59% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vellore
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | M.M.VINOTH KANNAN | T TVK | 6,777 |
| 2021 | KARTHIKEYAN .P | D DMK | 9,181 |
| 2016 | KARTHIKEYAN .P | D DMK | 26,210 |
Election Intelligence
How does vellore 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 Vellore?
M.M.VINOTH KANNAN from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vellore constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vellore?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vellore was 88.82%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vellore?
There are 18 candidates announced for Vellore in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, APNP, TVK, DMK, AIADMK, NTK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vellore?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vellore in 2026.