Chidambaram assembly constituency (158)
MLA (2026)M. Thamimun Ansari
PartyDMK
Margin5,747
Turnout85.20%
Electors231,325
🗳️ 2026 election result
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏆 M. Thamimun Ansari | DMK | 69,739 | 35.48% |
| 2 | K. A. Pandian | AIADMK | 63,992 | 32.55% |
| 3 | Nedunchezhiyan | TVK | 54,584 | 27.77% |
| 4 | Thamizh | NTK | 6,169 | 3.14% |
| 5 | None of the above | NOTA | 816 | 0.42% |
📜 List of Chidambaram MLAs (since 1952)
| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | M. Thamimun Ansari | DMK | 5,747 |
| 2021 | K. A. Pandian | AIADMK | 16,937 |
| 2016 | K. A. Pandian | AIADMK | 1,506 |
| 2011 | K. Balakrishnan | CPI(M) | 2,879 |
| 2006 | A. Arunmozhithevan | AIADMK | 16,810 |
| 2001 | K. Saravanan Durai | DMK | 11,915 |
| 1996 | K. S. Alagiri | Tamil Maanila Congress | 29,016 |
| 1991 | K. S. Alagiri | INC | 19,653 |
| 1989 | D. Krishnamoorthy | DMK | 16,720 |
| 1984 | K. R. Ganapathi | AIADMK | 9,243 |
| 1980 | K. R. Ganapathi | AIADMK | 3,267 |
| 1977 | Kaliyamoorthy Durai | DMK | 3,331 |
| 1971 | P. Ponchocka Lingam | DMK | 1,679 |
| 1967 | R. Kanagasabai Pillai | INC | 1,555 |
| 1962 | S. Sivasubramanian | INC | 9,601 |
| 1957 | G. Vagheesam Pillai | INC | 6,910 |
| 1952 | Swami Sahajananda | INC | 8,992 |
🪪 Voter list & voter services
Frequently asked questions
Who is the MLA of Chidambaram?
M. Thamimun Ansari (DMK), who won the 2026 election.
What is the Chidambaram constituency number?
158. It is part of the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency.
How do I search my name in the Chidambaram voter list?
Use the Election Commission site electoralsearch.eci.gov.in — search by EPIC (voter ID) number or by name.
Other years
🗳️ Other constituencies
Sources: Election Commission of India, Wikipedia.
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