Edappadi Assembly Election Results 2026
The Edappadi constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 91.93% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
K. Palaniswami of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating Premkumar. K of the Independent with a margin of 98110 votes.The Edappadi Assembly constituency falls under the Salem Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Tm Selvaganapathi won the Salem Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 70357 votes, defeating Vignesh of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Below you can find the Edappadi Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Edappadi Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Edappadi Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. Palaniswami
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
148,933
Lead:
98,110
|
57.67% |
| Premkumar. K | Independent | 50,823 | 19.68% |
| Kasi | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 44,011 | 17.04% |
| Priyadharshini | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 8,450 | 3.27% |
| Govindaraj.v | Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi | 1,662 | 0.64% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,341 | 0.52% |
| Raja. K. B.sc. B.tech. Ex.inas | Independent | 739 | 0.29% |
| Thulasimani. P | Independent | 435 | 0.17% |
| Suresh. L | All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam | 429 | 0.17% |
| Student\\\'s Friend Murugan. M | Independent | 399 | 0.15% |
| Iyyappan Perumal. P | Independent | 296 | 0.11% |
| Elumalai. P | Independent | 215 | 0.08% |
| Kumaresan. M | Independent | 207 | 0.08% |
| Murugan. C | Independent | 159 | 0.06% |
| Subramani. P | Independent | 97 | 0.04% |
| Sakthivel. S | Independent | 67 | 0.03% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palaniswami. K
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
163,154
Lead:
93,802
|
65.97% |
| Sampath Kumar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 69,352 | 28.04% |
| Sri Ratna | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 6,626 | 2.68% |
| Dhasapparaj | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 1,547 | 0.63% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,109 | 0.45% |
| Jamuna. A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 815 | 0.33% |
| Sekar | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 774 | 0.31% |
| Kathiravan. V | Independent | 555 | 0.22% |
| Iyyappan. P | Independent | 483 | 0.20% |
| Guheshkumar. M | Independent | 474 | 0.19% |
| Kathiresan. L | Independent | 407 | 0.16% |
| Agni Sri Ramachandran. N | Independent | 261 | 0.11% |
| Loganathan. S | Independent | 208 | 0.08% |
| Stalin. A | Independent | 202 | 0.08% |
| Lakshmi. G | Independent | 199 | 0.08% |
| Eswaramoorthy P | Independent | 166 | 0.07% |
| Manikandan. R | Tamil Nadu Ilangyar Katchi | 153 | 0.06% |
| Social Worker Eswari. P | Ambedkarite Party of India | 135 | 0.05% |
| Gunasekaran. K.n | My India Party | 118 | 0.05% |
| Murugan. M | Independent | 91 | 0.04% |
| Eswaramurthy. N | Independent | 89 | 0.04% |
| Shanmugam. G | Independent | 66 | 0.03% |
| Suriyamoorthy. S | MGR Makkal Katchi | 64 | 0.03% |
| Balasubramaniam. J | Independent | 61 | 0.02% |
| Mani. C | Dhesiya Makkal Kazhagam | 47 | 0.02% |
| Sownthararajan. G | Independent | 44 | 0.02% |
| Balamurugan. M | Independent | 39 | 0.02% |
| Dr. Padmarajan. K | Independent | 36 | 0.01% |
| Palanisamy. A | Independent | 26 | 0.01% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palaniswami. K
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
98,703
Lead:
42,022
|
44.12% |
| Annadurai. N | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 56,681 | 25.33% |
| Murugesan. P.a. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 55,149 | 24.65% |
| Thangavel. P | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 5,437 | 2.43% |
| Others | Others | 1,913 | 0.86% |
| Palanisamy. K | Nationalist Congress Party | 1,789 | 0.80% |
| Ramesh. K | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 971 | 0.43% |
| Srinivasan. N | Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi | 959 | 0.43% |
| Muniraja. E | Independent | 869 | 0.39% |
| Kumaresan. M | Independent | 741 | 0.33% |
| Sedhupathi. A | Independent | 487 | 0.22% |
| Sakthivel. S | Independent | 460 | 0.21% |
| Eswaramoorthi. N | Independent | 432 | 0.19% |
| Venkatesan. M | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 363 | 0.16% |
| Kuppayee. R | Independent | 360 | 0.16% |
| Thirumoorthy. K | Janata Dal (united) | 330 | 0.15% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palaniswami.k
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
104,586
Lead:
34,738
|
56.38% |
| Karthe.m | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 69,848 | 37.66% |
| Venkatesan.m | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 3,638 | 1.96% |
| Purusothaman.n.r | Independent | 1,924 | 1.04% |
| Thangaraj.b | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,901 | 1.02% |
| Muthuraj.m | Independent | 1,899 | 1.02% |
| Gnanamani.a | Independent | 755 | 0.41% |
| Aravgiri.g | Independent | 530 | 0.29% |
| Sivakumar.s | Independent | 413 | 0.22% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kaveri V
Winner
|
Pattali Makkal Katchi |
76,027
Lead:
6,347
|
45% |
| Palaniswami K | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 69,680 | 41% |
| Rajendran Ak | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 7,954 | 5% |
| Ganesan I | Independent | 6,881 | 4% |
| Ravi R | Independent | 2,197 | 1% |
| Thillaikkarasi Ponnusamy S | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,545 | 1% |
| Murugesan N | Janata Dal (united) | 1,540 | 1% |
| Selvaraju V | Independent | 1,432 | 1% |
| Palanisamy P | Independent | 811 | 0% |
| Rathinavel K | Independent | 635 | 0% |
| Sakthivel S | Independent | 506 | 0% |
| Palani S | Independent | 324 | 0% |
| Devarajan A | Independent | 316 | 0% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesan. I
Winner
|
Pattali Makkal Katchi |
74,375
Lead:
30,811
|
55% |
| Kandasamy.a. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 43,564 | 32% |
| Kolanda Gounder.p. | Independent | 8,576 | 6% |
| Rathinasabapathi.s. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,091 | 2% |
| Devaraj.a. | Independent | 2,645 | 2% |
| Krishnan.v.k. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,308 | 1% |
| Kannan.k. | Independent | 684 | 1% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesan, I.
Winner
|
Pattali Makkal Katchi |
49,465
Lead:
9,192
|
36% |
| Murugesan, P.a. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 40,273 | 29% |
| Palanisamy, K. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 37,036 | 27% |
| Anbumathi Selvan, G. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 1,702 | 1% |
| Kumar, N.r.a.p. | Independent | 490 | 0% |
| Shanmugam, P. | Independent | 466 | 0% |
| Kolandai Poosari, L. | Independent | 299 | 0% |
| Rathinam, V. | Independent | 253 | 0% |
| Selladurai, S. | Independent | 203 | 0% |
| Vanangamudi, S. | Independent | 198 | 0% |
| Jayaprakash, S. | Independent | 180 | 0% |
| Mani, K. | Independent | 156 | 0% |
| Sengodan, E.p. | Independent | 142 | 0% |
| Rajendran, P. | Independent | 129 | 0% |
| Ramar, R. | Independent | 126 | 0% |
| Selvam, E. | Independent | 96 | 0% |
| Ravichandra Varma, M.p. | Independent | 73 | 0% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. Palanisamy
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
72,379
Lead:
41,266
|
57% |
| P. Kolandai Gounder | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 31,113 | 24% |
| A. Kandasamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 20,011 | 16% |
| P.a. Shanmugam | Independent | 397 | 0% |
| K. Ganganathan | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 381 | 0% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Palaniswami. K.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) |
30,765
Lead:
1,364
|
32% |
| Palanisamy, L. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,401 | 31% |
| Govindasami, S. | Indian National Congress | 16,289 | 17% |
| Ganesan, I. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 15,181 | 16% |
| Palanisamy, K. | Independent | 649 | 1% |
| Kolandai Poosari, L. | Independent | 249 | 0% |
| Pandiyan, V. | Independent | 239 | 0% |
| Thangavel, K. | Independent | 220 | 0% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Govindaswamy
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
68,583
Lead:
40,723
|
61% |
| Arumugam, P. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 27,860 | 25% |
| Vaithigounder, T. | Independent | 6,557 | 6% |
| Raju, K. | Independent | 2,871 | 3% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesan, I.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
37,978
Lead:
5,819
|
38% |
| Natarajan, T. | Independent | 32,159 | 33% |
| Subramania Gounder, K. S. | Indian National Congress (i) | 17,884 | 18% |
| Arthanari, R. | Independent | 4,544 | 5% |
| Jayadertan, P. | Janata Party (jp) | 4,112 | 4% |
| Periyathambi, C. | Independent | 403 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, P. | Independent | 317 | 0% |
| Logavasikaran, A. | Independent | 157 | 0% |
Edappadi Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
I. Ganesan
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
31,063
Lead:
6,807
|
38% |
| T. Natarajan | Indian National Congress | 24,256 | 30% |
| P. Jayadevan | Janta Party | 13,544 | 17% |
| A. Arumugam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 11,695 | 14% |
Strike Rate
Edappadi MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K. Palaniswami | AIADMK | 148,933 | 98,110 | 57.67% |
| 2021 | Palaniswami. K | AIADMK | 163,154 | 93,802 | 65.97% |
| 2016 | Palaniswami. K | AIADMK | 98,703 | 42,022 | 44.12% |
| 2011 | Palaniswami.k | AIADMK | 104,586 | 34,738 | 56.38% |
| 2006 | Kaveri V | PMK | 76,027 | 6,347 | 45% |
| 2001 | Ganesan. I | PMK | 74,375 | 30,811 | 55% |
| 1996 | Ganesan, I. | PMK | 49,465 | 9,192 | 36% |
| 1991 | K. Palanisamy | AIADMK | 72,379 | 41,266 | 57% |
| 1989 | Palaniswami. K. | ADK(JL) | 30,765 | 1,364 | 32% |
| 1984 | Govindaswamy | INC | 68,583 | 40,723 | 61% |
| 1980 | Ganesan, I. | AIADMK | 37,978 | 5,819 | 38% |
| 1977 | I. Ganesan | AIADMK | 31,063 | 6,807 | 38% |
Edappadi Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K. Palaniswami | AIADMK |
148,933
(Lead:
98,110)
|
57.67% |
| Premkumar. K | IND | 50,823 | 19.68% | |
| 2021 | Palaniswami. K | AIADMK |
163,154
(Lead:
93,802)
|
65.97% |
| Sampath Kumar | DMK | 69,352 | 28.04% | |
| 2016 | Palaniswami. K | AIADMK |
98,703
(Lead:
42,022)
|
44.12% |
| Annadurai. N | PMK | 56,681 | 25.33% | |
| 2011 | Palaniswami.k | AIADMK |
104,586
(Lead:
34,738)
|
56.38% |
| Karthe.m | PMK | 69,848 | 37.66% | |
| 2006 | Kaveri V | PMK |
76,027
(Lead:
6,347)
|
45% |
| Palaniswami K | AIADMK | 69,680 | 41% | |
| 2001 | Ganesan. I | PMK |
74,375
(Lead:
30,811)
|
55% |
| Kandasamy.a. | DMK | 43,564 | 32% | |
| 1996 | Ganesan, I. | PMK |
49,465
(Lead:
9,192)
|
36% |
| Murugesan, P.a. | DMK | 40,273 | 29% | |
| 1991 | K. Palanisamy | AIADMK |
72,379
(Lead:
41,266)
|
57% |
| P. Kolandai Gounder | PMK | 31,113 | 24% | |
| 1989 | Palaniswami. K. | ADK(JL) |
30,765
(Lead:
1,364)
|
32% |
| Palanisamy, L. | DMK | 29,401 | 31% | |
| 1984 | Govindaswamy | INC |
68,583
(Lead:
40,723)
|
61% |
| Arumugam, P. | DMK | 27,860 | 25% | |
| 1980 | Ganesan, I. | AIADMK |
37,978
(Lead:
5,819)
|
38% |
| Natarajan, T. | IND | 32,159 | 33% | |
| 1977 | I. Ganesan | AIADMK |
31,063
(Lead:
6,807)
|
38% |
| T. Natarajan | INC | 24,256 | 30% |
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Tamil Nadu Edappadi Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Edappadi Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
K. Palaniswami of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won the Edappadi Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Premkumar. K of the Independent (IND) by a margin of 98110 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Edappadi constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Edappadi constituency is 70% AIADMK and 30% PMK, with AIADMK won 7 times and PMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Edappadi Assembly Election?
K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) received 57.67% vote share.
Premkumar. K (IND) received 19.68% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Edappadi Assembly Election?
K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) won the 2026 election with 148933 votes, leading by 98110 votes and securing a 57.67% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Edappadi Assembly constituency fall under?
The Edappadi Assembly constituency falls under the Salem Lok Sabha constituency of Salem district.
What was the margin of victory in the Edappadi Assembly Election 2026?
K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) won the Edappadi Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 98110 votes over Premkumar. K (IND).
What are the key constituencies in the Salem Lok Sabha area?
The Edappadi Assembly constituency is part of the Salem Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Omalur, Salem (west), Salem (north), Salem (south), Veerapandi.
Who were the top candidates for the Edappadi Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Edappadi Assembly Election 2026 were:
K. Palaniswami (AIADMK)
Premkumar. K (IND)
Kasi (DMK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Edappadi Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Edappadi Assembly Election 2026 was 91.93%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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