Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Candidate Withdrawal Window Closes, Final List Today
The deadline for withdrawal of nominations in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 has officially ended. With this, the Election Commission is set to release the final list of candidates contesting across all 234 constituencies later today.
Key Highlights
Total nominations filed: 7,599
Accepted nominations: 5,024
Rejected nominations: 2,467
Withdrawn nominations: 108
The nomination process was conducted from March 30 to April 6, with candidates from major political parties and independents filing their papers.
Election Schedule
Polling Date: April 23, 2026
Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026
Election Process Details
- Final candidate names, symbols, and photos will be printed on the EVM ballot units
- If more than 16 candidates contest in a constituency, additional voting machines will be used
- The NOTA (None of the Above) option will be available for voters
Political Scenario
Several constituencies are witnessing a high number of candidates, leading to the use of multiple EVMs. Political parties have also seen last-minute changes, including candidate replacements and internal confusion. The final list will bring clarity to the actual contest across Tamil Nadu.
