Stay informed on the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections in 2026 through our specialized portal. Tamil Nadu's dynamic politics will see a multi-cornered contest involving the ruling DMK-led alliance (including Congress), the AIADMK, the BJP-led NDA, and actor Vijay's newly formed TVK party. Our page provides the latest breaking news, official schedules, and comprehensive candidate information across all 234 constituencies. We thoroughly analyze party manifestos, socio-economic promises, and coalition strategies. On polling day, get accurate, real-time voter turnout statistics, immediate exit polls, and seamless, live vote-counting coverage with expert, neutral political commentary.

Election Schedule

Last date for nominations	06-04-2026, Mon
Last date for withdrawal of nominations	09-04-2026, Thu
Date of poll	23-04-2026, Thu
Counting of votes	04-05-2026, Mon
all 1 phase election in 234 constituencies Detail Schedule

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results

2021

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Party	seats won/lead	Contesting Candidates	Strike rate	% votes in all seats
DMK	133 (+45)	188	70.74%	37.7%
ADMK	66 (-66)	191	34.55%	33.29%
INC	18 (+10)	25	72%	4.27%
PMK	5	23	21.74%	3.8%
BJP	4 (0)	20	20%	2.62%
VCK	4	6	66.67%	0.99%
CPI	2 (-7)	6	33.33%	1.09%
CPIM	2 (-7)	6	33.33%	0.85%

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Voter Turnout

Overall voter turnout in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Voter Turnout (Female)

Overall female voter turnout in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Voter turnout (Male)

Overall male voter turnout in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Polling Stations

Overall number of polling stations in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1971

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Total Electors

Overall number of electors (those registered to vote) in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967.

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Electorate sex ratio

Number of female voters per 1000 male voters in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Total Contestants

Total number of candidates in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Female Contestants

Total number of women contesting in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1984

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Female Winners

Total number of winning women candidates in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1967

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Forfeited Deposits

Total number of forfeited deposits in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections since 1971

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