Tamil Nadu 2026 — VILLUPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VILLUPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
LAKSHMANAN R
DMK
+14,868
102,271 Votes
23
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
LAKSHMANAN R
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.30 Cr
1 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYASURESHBABU
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.82 Cr
0 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ABINAYA PONNIVALAVAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
27.6 L
0 Cases
Education
MD Medicine
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHANRAJ N
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
1.69 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
1.01 Cr
4 Cases
Education
IX Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGARAJAN P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10 STD
Profession
Information Awaited
AKBAR ALI P
Independent
65,000
0 Cases
Education
High School 10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM M
Independent
10.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMAN K
Independent
12.6 L
0 Cases
Education
6th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAMURUGAN N
Independent
11.0 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC, Govt, high school, Mittamandagapattu
Profession
Information Awaited
PRAVEEN KUMAR R
Independent
50,000
0 Cases
Education
B.E (EEE)
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHAMED ALI JINNA M
Independent
70,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHAN C
Independent
1.6 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
RAGHUL R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAYAR K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJKUMAR S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
LAKSHMANAN K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
LAKSHMANAN K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYA K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYA D
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYA 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 23-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 21 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
LAKSHMANAN R(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
23 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Higher Secondary
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.30 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
4,119 Votes
Win Rate
100%
LAKSHMANAN R is the incumbent MLA of Villupuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 4,119 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 | 245,899 | 215,422 | 87.61% |
| 2021 | 249,865 | 204,860 | 81.6% |
| 2016 | 247,327 | 188,964 | 76.4% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in villupuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAKSHMANAN R | D DMK | 4,119 |
| 2021 | LAKSHMANAN R | D DMK | 14,868 |
| 2016 | SHANMUGAM C VE | A AIADMK | 22,291 |
Election Intelligence
How does villupuram 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 Villupuram?
LAKSHMANAN R from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Villupuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Villupuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Villupuram was 87.61%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Villupuram?
There are 23 candidates announced for Villupuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, TVK, DMK, BSP, NTK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Villupuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Villupuram in 2026.