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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026

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Election Schedule

Tamil Nadu — Election schedule
Phase-wise dates & milestones
1 phase 234 total seats
Results will be declared on 4 May 2026
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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
Voting date
23 Apr 2026
Result date
4 May 2026
Notification
Nomination & scrutiny
Withdrawal
Result
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Lottery king Santiago Martin's wife, Vijay among richest candidatesCandidates have filed affidavits declaring assets worth hundreds of crores — and a few names stand out sharply.As voters decide who to vote for, here is a laser focus on the wealthiest candidates contesting the Tamil Nadu assembly polls. 

bt_logoPAST ELECTIONS

2021
2016
PARTYSEATSVOTEVOTE %
DMK1331743017937.7
ADMK661539105533.3
INC1819765274.3
BJP412136702.6
CPI(M)23908190.8
OTH11983446621.3

Total 4.6cr votes were polled.

4232 candidates contested in 234 seats.

bt_logo2021 CONSTITUENCY WISE RESULTS

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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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