Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026

Tamil Nadu — Election schedule

Phase-wise dates & milestones

1 phase 234 total seats

Single Phase

234 assembly seats

Voting 23 Apr 2026

Notification

30 Mar 2026

Nomination

6 Apr 2026

Scrutiny

7 Apr 2026

Withdrawal

9 Apr 2026

Voting

23 Apr 2026

Notification

Nomination & scrutiny

Withdrawal

Result

Who is John Arokiasamy, the strategist who steered Vijay to a resounding win in Tamil Nadu?Politics in Tamil Nadu has always been theatre, but behind every great performance is a director. This time around, that director was John Arokiasamy — and this is his story.

He is often described as a quiet strategist who avoids the limelight and is highly structured in his approach.

2021 ELECTION RESULTS

2021

2016

PARTY	SEATS	VOTE	VOTE %
DMK	133	17430179	37.7
ADMK	66	15391055	33.3
INC	18	1976527	4.3
BJP	4	1213670	2.6
CPI(M)	2	390819	0.8
OTH	11	9834466	21.3

Total 4.6cr votes were polled.

4232 candidates contested in 234 seats.

2026 Constituency Wise Results

Constituency
Won/Leading
Party

FAQs

When will the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 be held?

The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in single phase on April 23, 2026.

When will the results of Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 be declared?

The counting of votes and election results to be announced on May 4, 2026.

How many seats are there in the Tamil Nadu Assembly?

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has 234 seats.

What is the majority mark in Tamil Nadu Assembly?

A party or alliance needs 118 seats to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

Who are the main contenders in Tamil Nadu Elections 2026?

In Tamil Nadu, the dominant players are the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is allied with the AIADMK, while the Congress is with the DMK. Actor Vijay's TVK is expected to make it a three-cornered contest.

Who is the main opposition leader in Tamil Nadu?

The Leader of Opposition is Edappadi K Palaniswami from the AIADMK.

How many voters are eligible to vote in Tamil Nadu Elections 2026?

5.67 crore voters are eligible to vote in the 2026 assembly elections.

What were the results of the previous (2021) Tamil Nadu elections?

In 2021, the DMK alliance won a majority with 150+ seats and formed the government, while the AIADMK became the main opposition.

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