Tamil Nadu By-Election Results 2026: Live Updates and Latest Counting Trends

Vote counting for the by-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, along with Thattanchavadi in Puducherry, began at 8 AM today. The counting process is underway, with early trends indicating a competitive contest among the major political parties.

According to the latest figures provided, TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel is leading in Maduranthakam, while AIADMK candidate Bhanumathi has a narrow lead over TVK in Dharapuram.

Maduranthakam By-Election: TVK Takes the Lead

Maduranthakam constituency in Chengalpattu district recorded a voter turnout of 85.9% in the election held on October 6.

Vote counting is being conducted at the Integrated Training Centre for Social Development in Aathur.

Maduranthakam Counting Trends

The reported 7th round figures are as follows:

       -TVK – Maragatham Kumaravel: 30,841 votes

       -DMK – Paranthaman: 20,502 votes

       -AIADMK – Kanitha Sampath: 17,687 votes

TVK is ahead in the constituency, with Maragatham Kumaravel leading DMK candidate Paranthaman 

Dharapuram By-Election: AIADMK Leads 

Dharapuram constituency in Tiruppur district recorded a voter turnout of 80%.

Counting began at 8 AM at the LRG College campus in Tiruppur. The latest figures show a close contest between AIADMK and TVK, with the difference between the two candidates 

Dharapuram Counting Trends

           - TVK – Sathyabhama: 31,327 votes
 
          - DMK – Suganya: 25,841 votes

         - AIADMK – Bhanumathi: 24,363 votes