Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Early Trends Favor Vijay's Party

Early Election Trends in Tamil Nadu

As the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026 progresses, Vijay, who transitioned from actor to politician, is meeting expectations with his party, the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). The party is currently leading significantly over AIADMK and DMK in 81 constituencies, marking a remarkable start in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties. The initial trends from the 234 assembly constituencies indicate that the election is no longer just a contest between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

Voter Turnout and Statistics

The Election Commission has released data regarding voter participation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, revealing that approximately 48 million voters cast their ballots. According to a statement issued late Saturday by the Election Commission of India, a total of 48,798,833 votes were recorded, comprising 25,259,596 female voters and 23,534,720 male voters, with 4,517 transgender voters included.

Voting Percentage and Highlights

The overall voter turnout was reported at 85.10%. The highest turnout was observed in the Karur constituency, with an impressive 93.41%, followed closely by the Veerapandi constituency in Salem district at 93.36%. Conversely, the lowest turnout was recorded in Killiur, Kanyakumari district, at 71.26%. The counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will commence on May 4 at 8 AM across 62 designated counting centers, where postal ballots and votes from all 75,064 polling stations will be tallied.