Statistical & Demographic Intelligence
85.1% Voter Turnout
Tamil Nadu Election Vote Share & Demographics (2026)
In-depth popular vote analysis, coalition vote conversion efficiency, voter participation rates, and demographic distributions.
Key Electoral Participation Metrics
Overall Voter Turnout
85.1%
Swing: +12.4% vs 2021
Total Registered Electors
5,73,50,000 (5.73 Cr)
Across all 38 districts
Valid Votes Polled
4,87,98,833 (4.88 Cr)
High democratic engagement
Contesting Candidates
4,023
539 Women • 3482 Men
Demographics & Deposits
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Pre vs Post Alliances
Pre-Election Alliances vs. Post-Election Government Coalition (2026)
In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) contested solo across all 234 assembly constituencies and won 108 seats in the General election, subsequently gaining 2 seats in the October 2026 By-Elections (Madurantakam & Dharapuram) to reach 108 + 2 = 110 total MLAs. As the lead ruling party, TVK formed the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance (SSJVA / மதச்சார்பற்ற சமூகநீதி வெற்றிக் கூட்டணி) with INC (5), IUML (2), VCK (2), CPI (2), and CPM (2) to command a 123-seat majority (comfortably above the 118 threshold) and establish the 17th Tamil Nadu Government under 22nd Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
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Pre-Election Contesting Alliances
Seat contests, pre-poll seat-sharing pacts, and ballot fronts
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Pre-Poll Solo Contest
Contested: 234
Won: 108
Vote Share: 34.92%
No Pre-Election Alliance. TVK contested all 234 assembly constituencies independently on its own election symbol, winning 108 seats in May 2026 and adding 2 seats in the October 2026 by-elections (110 total).
NDA - AIADMK+ Alliance
Pre-Poll Multi-Party Alliance
Contested: 234
Won: 53
Vote Share: 28.42%
Pre-Poll Seat Sharing: AIADMK (180), PMK (23), BJP (20), DMDK (6), AMMK (5). Seats Won: AIADMK 47, PMK 4, BJP 1, DMDK 1, AMMK 1.
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK)
Pre-Poll Solo Contest
Contested: 234
Won: 0
Vote Share: 4%
Contested all 234 constituencies independently without alliance; fielded 50% women candidates.
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Post-Election Government & Floor Alignment
Majority formation, external legislative support, and assembly blocs
Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance (SSJVA / TVK+)
Ruling Majority Government
மதச்சார்பற்ற சமூகநீதி வெற்றிக் கூட்டணி
Assembly Strength: 123 Seats (Governing Coalition - Crossed 118 Majority Mark)
Floor Leader: C. Joseph Vijay (22nd Chief Minister & SSJVA Chairman)
Following the 2026 election where TVK won 108 seats and subsequently won both October 2026 By-Elections (reaching 108 + 2 = 110 seats), the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance (SSJVA / மதச்சார்பற்ற சமூகநீதி வெற்றிக் கூட்டணி) commands 123 seats to form the 17th Tamil Nadu Government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Principal Opposition Party
Assembly Strength: 59 Seats
Floor Leader: Udhayanidhi Stalin (Leader of Opposition)
With former pre-poll alliance partners (INC, IUML, VCK, CPI, CPM) departing to join TVK's Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance post-election, DMK stands as the single largest opposition party with 59 MLAs, leading the official opposition bench under Floor Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
AIADMK-led Alliance (NDA Front)
Secondary Opposition Bench
Assembly Strength: 53 Seats
Floor Leader: Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Secondary opposition legislative group comprising AIADMK (47), PMK (4), BJP (1), DMDK (1), and AMMK (1), led by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Coalition & Alliance Popular Vote Distribution
TVK
40.93%
Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance (SSJVA / TVK+)
Governing Majority Coalition (123 Seats Post-By-Polls) • 123 Seats
Popular Votes: 20,190,347
DMK
24.19%
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Principal Opposition Party (59 Seats) • 59 Seats
Popular Votes: 11,929,144
NDA
28.42%
AIADMK-led Alliance (NDA)
Secondary Opposition Front (51 Seats Post-By-Polls) • 51 Seats
Popular Votes: 14,014,760