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Tamil Nadu · Seat 86

Edappadi Assembly Constituency

Edappadi is assembly constituency number 86 of 234 in Tamil Nadu, in Salem district. The next election is expected in April–May 2031.

Current MLA

Edappadi Palaniswami K

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Edappadi, elected in 2026.

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Edappadi at a glance

  • Seat number86
  • DistrictSalem
  • StateTamil Nadu
  • Electors (2026)276,387
  • ReservedGeneral
  • Lok Sabha seatSalem
  • Assembly size234 (majority 118)

Edappadi 2026 election result

Edappadi Palaniswami K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Edappadi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 148,933 votes (57.67%), defeating K. Premkumar (independent) by 98,110 votes. Turnout was 93.41%.

CandidatePartyVotesShare
Edappadi Palaniswami KAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam148,93357.67%
K. PremkumarIndependent50,82319.68%
C. KasiDravida Munnetra Kazhagam44,01117.04%
A. PriyadharshiniNaam Tamilar Katchi8,4503.27%
V. GovindarajTamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi1,6620.64%

Margin 98,110 votes. Figures as published for the 2026 Tamil Nadu election and shown only where two independent compilations agree.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Edappadi, Tamil Nadu की 234 विधानसभा सीटों में से एक है और Salem ज़िले में आती है। इस सीट का क्रमांक 86 है। यहाँ लगभग 2,76,387 मतदाता हैं। यह सीट सामान्य (अनारक्षित) है। लोकसभा चुनाव में यह क्षेत्र Salem संसदीय सीट के अंतर्गत आता है।

वर्तमान विधायक — Edappadi Palaniswami K (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), 2026 के विधानसभा चुनाव में निर्वाचित। Edappadi Palaniswami K का पूरा प्रोफ़ाइल देखें।

मतदाता सूची में अपना नाम देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the current MLA of Edappadi?
Edappadi Palaniswami K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the sitting MLA for Edappadi, elected in 2026.
When is the next election in Edappadi?
The next Tamil Nadu assembly election is expected in April–May 2031. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand.
Who won Edappadi in the 2026 election, and by what margin?
Edappadi Palaniswami K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Edappadi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 148,933 votes (57.67%), defeating K. Premkumar (independent) by 98,110 votes. Turnout was 93.41%.
Which district is Edappadi in?
Edappadi assembly constituency is in Salem district of Tamil Nadu.

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