Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results 2026
The Tiruchendur constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 78.83% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Anitha Radhakrishnan of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating K.Murugan of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with a margin of 5872 votes.The Tiruchendur Assembly constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Kanimozhi Karunanidhi won the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 392738 votes, defeating Sivasami Velumani of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Below you can find the Tiruchendur Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Tiruchendur Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha Radhakrishnan
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
72,723
Lead:
5,872
|
39.09% |
| K.murugan | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 66,851 | 35.93% |
| Krm. Radhakrishnan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 34,159 | 18.36% |
| Obiliya | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 9,794 | 5.26% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 722 | 0.39% |
| Gopalakrishnan | All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam | 442 | 0.24% |
| Maharajan. M | Puthiya Makkal Tamil Desam Katchi | 321 | 0.17% |
| Rasik Mussammil. K | Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi | 237 | 0.13% |
| Venkatesh Perumal. S | Independent | 225 | 0.12% |
| Meera Sahib | Independent | 175 | 0.09% |
| Shaik Abdul Kader. P.s.j | Independent | 149 | 0.08% |
| Packia Sam. T | Naam Indiar Party | 97 | 0.05% |
| Veerappa. T | Independent | 96 | 0.05% |
| Rajalingam. M | Independent | 59 | 0.03% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha Radhakrishnan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
88,274
Lead:
25,263
|
50.58% |
| K.r.m.radhakrishnan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 63,011 | 36.10% |
| Glorian | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 15,063 | 8.63% |
| S.vadamalaipandiyan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 3,766 | 2.16% |
| Jayendrakumar | AISMK | 1,965 | 1.13% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,051 | 0.60% |
| Rooswelt X | Naam Indiar Party | 239 | 0.14% |
| Baskar C | Independent | 196 | 0.11% |
| Pon Rathna Selvan S | Independent | 196 | 0.11% |
| Senthilkumar S | Independent | 177 | 0.10% |
| Shaik Abdul Kader P.s.j | Independent | 136 | 0.08% |
| Kennady Babu K | Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi | 129 | 0.07% |
| Arumugam S | Independent | 108 | 0.06% |
| Kalyanasundaram R | Independent | 92 | 0.05% |
| Perumal K | Independent | 73 | 0.04% |
| Essakki Muthu | Independent | 60 | 0.03% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha R Radhakrishnan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
88,357
Lead:
26,001
|
53.55% |
| Sarathkumar.r | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 62,356 | 37.79% |
| Senthilkumar.s.a | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 6,330 | 3.84% |
| Jeyaraman.v | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,289 | 2.60% |
| Gloriyan.s | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 2,041 | 1.24% |
| Others | Others | 1,814 | 1.10% |
| Kumara Gurupara Adithan D. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 578 | 0.35% |
| Ganapathy Perumal.g | Bahujan Samaj Party | 420 | 0.25% |
| Lowhirajan.m | Independent | 216 | 0.13% |
| Valampuri.p | Independent | 141 | 0.09% |
| Senthamilan.e | Independent | 90 | 0.05% |
| Ananthraj.r | Independent | 70 | 0.04% |
| Suresh.n | Independent | 63 | 0.04% |
| Sukumar.s | Independent | 43 | 0.03% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha R Radhakrishnan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
68,741
Lead:
640
|
47.04% |
| Manoharan. Pr | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 68,101 | 46.60% |
| Nattar. N | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 3,240 | 2.22% |
| Rameswaran. N | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,429 | 1.66% |
| Murugesan. B | Independent | 693 | 0.47% |
| Raj Kumar. P | Independent | 672 | 0.46% |
| Deva Gnana Sigamani. B | Bahujan Samaj Party | 626 | 0.43% |
| Sudalaikannu. K | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 534 | 0.37% |
| Mani. P | Independent | 271 | 0.19% |
| Thirupathi. M | Independent | 156 | 0.11% |
| Chellasamy. C | Independent | 146 | 0.10% |
| Muthumalai. S | Independent | 136 | 0.09% |
| Nandhakumar. A | Independent | 125 | 0.09% |
| Arigopalakrishnan. C | Independent | 104 | 0.07% |
| Chidambaram. V | Independent | 97 | 0.07% |
| Chithiralingam. A | Independent | 70 | 0.05% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha R.radhakrishnan
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
58,600
Lead:
13,916
|
52% |
| Jeyaseelan.a.d.k | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 44,684 | 40% |
| Ganesan.a | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 3,756 | 3% |
| Vivekanthasekar.n | Independent | 1,635 | 1% |
| Kannan.(dr).c | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,398 | 1% |
| Parisamuthu.s | All India Forward Bloc | 430 | 0% |
| Murugesan.t | Independent | 365 | 0% |
| Kumar.v | Bahujan Samaj Party | 218 | 0% |
| Nadarajan.g | Independent | 121 | 0% |
| Balasubramanian.a | Independent | 120 | 0% |
| Chidambaram.v | Independent | 91 | 0% |
| Ahamed Abdul Khadar.n.m | Independent | 67 | 0% |
| Kaleelrahuman.m | Independent | 48 | 0% |
| Ayyakutti.k | Independent | 47 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anitha.r. Radhakrishnan.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
52,990
Lead:
11,193
|
53% |
| Tmt. Jenifer Chandran. S. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 41,797 | 42% |
| Ramesh. V.p.r. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,662 | 3% |
| Rafeek.m.z. | Independent | 1,502 | 2% |
| Alston.t. | Independent | 352 | 0% |
| Devaraj. A.k. | Independent | 196 | 0% |
| Kaleel Rahuman.m. | Independent | 152 | 0% |
| Magarajan.s. | Independent | 126 | 0% |
| Sadakathullah. M.n. | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| Chitranathan.t. | Independent | 87 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Jennifer Chandran
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
59,206
Lead:
31,031
|
58% |
| T. Thamotharan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 28,175 | 27% |
| A.n. Rajakkannan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,967 | 7% |
| D. Ramachandran | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,961 | 4% |
| M. Arikrishna Devendrar | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 348 | 0% |
| R. Ganesan Asari | Independent | 188 | 0% |
| S. Kuttalingam | Independent | 160 | 0% |
| S.k. Syed Ibrahim | Independent | 95 | 0% |
| C. Vallinayagam | Independent | 66 | 0% |
| M.c. Susainathan | Independent | 63 | 0% |
| Mariappan | Independent | 61 | 0% |
| Deraviam | Independent | 60 | 0% |
| R. Gnanakaraimuthu | Independent | 58 | 0% |
| S.p. Velu Pillai | Independent | 51 | 0% |
| N. Iruthayaraj | Independent | 48 | 0% |
| T. Manickavasagam | Independent | 46 | 0% |
| A. Sudhagar | Independent | 45 | 0% |
| D. Damotharan | Independent | 38 | 0% |
| S.m. Suyambu | Independent | 37 | 0% |
| D. Edward | Independent | 35 | 0% |
| T. Senthamilselvan | Independent | 34 | 0% |
| P. Ramasamy Nadar | Independent | 32 | 0% |
| P. Murugesan | Independent | 31 | 0% |
| T. Muthu | Independent | 30 | 0% |
| R. Sivananainthaperumal | Independent | 27 | 0% |
| R. Chitravel Nadar | Independent | 23 | 0% |
| A.v.p. Mohanasundaram | Independent | 20 | 0% |
| P. Subramanian | Independent | 17 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chelladurai A.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
54,442
Lead:
26,648
|
57% |
| Pandian A.s. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 27,794 | 29% |
| Poovanam K. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,615 | 5% |
| Packiaraj A. | Independent | 3,016 | 3% |
| Kayal Mahaboob | Muslim Leage | 2,039 | 2% |
| Paulpandiyan | Independent | 202 | 0% |
| Joseph A. | Jharkhand Party | 177 | 0% |
| Andrews | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 84 | 0% |
| Hjeyamurugan M. | Independent | 81 | 0% |
| Kani A. | Independent | 62 | 0% |
| Suyambu | Independent | 59 | 0% |
| Pown Modasami A. | Independent | 50 | 0% |
| Kottalamuthu S. | Independent | 44 | 0% |
| Rahanthiran S. | Independent | 40 | 0% |
| Ayyadurai A. | Independent | 39 | 0% |
| Kyal Manuel Raj N. | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| Perumal P. | Independent | 28 | 0% |
| Jahubar A. | Independent | 22 | 0% |
| Perumal S. | Independent | 20 | 0% |
| Pattani C. | Independent | 14 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kandasamy, K.p.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
42,084
Lead:
17,181
|
42% |
| Shunmugasundaram Kasimari, K. | Indian National Congress | 24,903 | 25% |
| Chelladurai, A. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 21,095 | 21% |
| Kayal Moulana Alias Moulana | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 7,808 | 8% |
| Jeyakumar, V.p. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,815 | 2% |
| Thangiah, S. | Independent | 457 | 0% |
| Kasi C.p. | Independent | 260 | 0% |
| Kani, A. | Independent | 162 | 0% |
| Nataraja Iyyer, S. | Independent | 109 | 0% |
| Noble, P. | Independent | 89 | 0% |
| Thanganadar, P.s. | India Farmers And Tailers Party | 72 | 0% |
| Athinarayanan, R.s. | Independent | 60 | 0% |
| Murugan, R. | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| Poornadoss, D. | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| Arumugahani, R. | Independent | 26 | 0% |
| Suyambu, S.m. | Independent | 20 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subramanai Anthithan Alias Subramanian
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
45,953
Lead:
2,388
|
49% |
| K.p. Kandasamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 43,565 | 46% |
| K.kesavan | Independent | 265 | 0% |
| A.kottalamuthu | Independent | 215 | 0% |
| S.m. Suyambu | Independent | 198 | 0% |
| P.kumaresan | Independent | 169 | 0% |
| K.palani Esa Athithan | Independent | 105 | 0% |
| A.jeyabalan | Independent | 96 | 0% |
| P.thanadingh | Independent | 64 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kesava Athithan, S.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
35,499
Lead:
1,205
|
49% |
| Samsudin Alias Kathiravan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,294 | 47% |
| Kesavan, K. | Independent | 948 | 1% |
| John Britto, G. A. T. | Janata Party (jp) | 707 | 1% |
| Seyed Ahamed, M. P. | Independent | 161 | 0% |
| Kandasamy, K. P. | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| Ramadoss, M. S. | Independent | 56 | 0% |
Tiruchendur Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Amirtharaj
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
20,871
Lead:
1,135
|
29% |
| Subramaniya Adityan | Janta Party | 19,736 | 27% |
| S. Syed Ahmed | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 17,441 | 24% |
| Raj Victoria | Indian National Congress | 12,477 | 17% |
| R. Vidyasagara Adityana | Independent | 1,117 | 2% |
Strike Rate
Tiruchendur MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anitha Radhakrishnan | DMK | 72,723 | 5,872 | 39.09% |
| 2021 | Anitha Radhakrishnan | DMK | 88,274 | 25,263 | 50.58% |
| 2016 | Anitha R Radhakrishnan | DMK | 88,357 | 26,001 | 53.55% |
| 2011 | Anitha R Radhakrishnan | DMK | 68,741 | 640 | 47.04% |
| 2006 | Anitha R.radhakrishnan | AIADMK | 58,600 | 13,916 | 52% |
| 2001 | Anitha.r. Radhakrishnan. | AIADMK | 52,990 | 11,193 | 53% |
| 1996 | S. Jennifer Chandran | DMK | 59,206 | 31,031 | 58% |
| 1991 | Chelladurai A. | AIADMK | 54,442 | 26,648 | 57% |
| 1989 | Kandasamy, K.p. | DMK | 42,084 | 17,181 | 42% |
| 1984 | Subramanai Anthithan Alias Subramanian | AIADMK | 45,953 | 2,388 | 49% |
| 1980 | Kesava Athithan, S. | AIADMK | 35,499 | 1,205 | 49% |
| 1977 | R. Amirtharaj | AIADMK | 20,871 | 1,135 | 29% |
Tiruchendur Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anitha Radhakrishnan | DMK |
72,723
(Lead:
5,872)
|
39.09% |
| K.murugan | TVK | 66,851 | 35.93% | |
| 2021 | Anitha Radhakrishnan | DMK |
88,274
(Lead:
25,263)
|
50.58% |
| K.r.m.radhakrishnan | AIADMK | 63,011 | 36.10% | |
| 2016 | Anitha R Radhakrishnan | DMK |
88,357
(Lead:
26,001)
|
53.55% |
| Sarathkumar.r | AIADMK | 62,356 | 37.79% | |
| 2011 | Anitha R Radhakrishnan | DMK |
68,741
(Lead:
640)
|
47.04% |
| Manoharan. Pr | AIADMK | 68,101 | 46.60% | |
| 2006 | Anitha R.radhakrishnan | AIADMK |
58,600
(Lead:
13,916)
|
52% |
| Jeyaseelan.a.d.k | DMK | 44,684 | 40% | |
| 2001 | Anitha.r. Radhakrishnan. | AIADMK |
52,990
(Lead:
11,193)
|
53% |
| Tmt. Jenifer Chandran. S. | DMK | 41,797 | 42% | |
| 1996 | S. Jennifer Chandran | DMK |
59,206
(Lead:
31,031)
|
58% |
| T. Thamotharan | AIADMK | 28,175 | 27% | |
| 1991 | Chelladurai A. | AIADMK |
54,442
(Lead:
26,648)
|
57% |
| Pandian A.s. | DMK | 27,794 | 29% | |
| 1989 | Kandasamy, K.p. | DMK |
42,084
(Lead:
17,181)
|
42% |
| Shunmugasundaram Kasimari, K. | INC | 24,903 | 25% | |
| 1984 | Subramanai Anthithan Alias Subramanian | AIADMK |
45,953
(Lead:
2,388)
|
49% |
| K.p. Kandasamy | DMK | 43,565 | 46% | |
| 1980 | Kesava Athithan, S. | AIADMK |
35,499
(Lead:
1,205)
|
49% |
| Samsudin Alias Kathiravan | DMK | 34,294 | 47% | |
| 1977 | R. Amirtharaj | AIADMK |
20,871
(Lead:
1,135)
|
29% |
| Subramaniya Adityan | JNP | 19,736 | 27% |
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Tamil Nadu Tiruchendur Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Tiruchendur Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Anitha Radhakrishnan of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Tiruchendur Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating K.murugan of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) by a margin of 5872 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Tiruchendur constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Tiruchendur constituency is 50% DMK and 50% AIADMK, with DMK won 6 times and AIADMK won 6 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Tiruchendur Assembly Election?
Anitha Radhakrishnan (DMK) received 39.09% vote share.
K.murugan (TVK) received 35.93% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Tiruchendur Assembly Election?
Anitha Radhakrishnan (DMK) won the 2026 election with 72723 votes, leading by 5872 votes and securing a 39.09% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Tiruchendur Assembly constituency fall under?
The Tiruchendur Assembly constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency of Thoothukkudi district.
What was the margin of victory in the Tiruchendur Assembly Election 2026?
Anitha Radhakrishnan (DMK) won the Tiruchendur Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 5872 votes over K.murugan (TVK).
What are the key constituencies in the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha area?
The Tiruchendur Assembly constituency is part of the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Vilathikulam, Thoothukkudi, Srivaikuntam, Ottapidaram(sc), Kovilpatti.
Who were the top candidates for the Tiruchendur Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Tiruchendur Assembly Election 2026 were:
Anitha Radhakrishnan (DMK)
K.murugan (TVK)
Krm. Radhakrishnan (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Anitha Radhakrishnan (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Tiruchendur Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Tiruchendur Assembly Election 2026 was 78.83%
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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