Madurai East Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s S Karthikeyan wins by 16,547 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:19:42 IST
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Madurai East Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s S Karthikeyan wins by 16,547 vote margin

Selvam K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Mahendran K (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Moorthy P (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Karthikeyan S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Bharathiraja A (Puthiya Tamilagam), Prince S (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Boomirajan K (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Arasu S (Independent), Arun Pandian A J (Independent), Ajay Kannan A (Independent), Karthikeyan G (Independent), Chandra Mouliswaran A (Independent), Pitchai V (Independent), Mugeshkumar M (Independent), and Velladurai A (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Madurai East in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Madurai East is a General constituency. In 2021, Moorthy P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 49,604 votes. The 2016 winner was P. Moorthy of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Madurai East in 2026.
15:19 (IST) May 06
Madurai East Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s S Karthikeyan wins by 16,547 vote margin
In Madurai East, S Karthikeyan of TVK secured a notable victory, polling 1,18,777 votes and defeating DMK’s P Moorthy by a margin of 16,547 votes. AIADMK’s K Mahendran finished a distant third with 31,016 votes, as the constituency swung in favour of TVK.
18:27 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads DMK by just 40 votes
In one of the tightest contests visible in Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 45,969 votes, holding a razor-thin margin of just 40 votes over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who stands at 45,929 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. With counting still under way, the result in this constituency remains open.
18:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 113 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and sitting just five short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK holds leads in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, as counting continues across the state.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads TVK challenger
Counting is still underway in Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, with no final result declared just yet. The incumbent DMK legislator, Moorthy P, is currently ahead in the race, holding a lead over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S. At this point, Moorthy P has secured 95,476 votes, while Karthikeyan S has garnered 110,897 votes, putting Moorthy P ahead by a margin of 15,421 votes.
17:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, having won 11 and leading in 168, which puts it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leads in 104, leaving it 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
17:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 4 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads TVK challenger in Tamil Nadu
Counting in Madurai East, Tamil Nadu is still under way, with DMK's sitting MLA Moorthy P holding a lead over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S. The 67-year-old incumbent has accumulated 87,822 votes so far, while Karthikeyan S stands at 1,02,861 votes, putting the TVK candidate ahead by 15,039 votes at this stage of counting. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
16:59 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority across the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 23 seats outright and is leading in 74 more, putting its tally at 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 21. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8, with 1 seat won and leads in 7 others.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: TVK's M.M.Gopison leads by 21,529 votes
In Madurai South, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 40,886 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, though counting is still in progress. M.Boominathan of DMK is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied.
16:37 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, one seat short of majority mark
TVK is leading in 114 seats and has won 3, bringing its tally to 117 in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly — just one seat away from the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50, all from leads, while DMK holds a tally of 45 with 4 seats won and 41 leads. Congress has a tally of 4 across the state.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads TVK challenger
In Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the seat yet to be decided. The sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P is currently leading with 79,305 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S is trailing at 89,156 votes in total count, leaving a gap of 9,851 votes separating the two. The result in this constituency remains awaited as tallying continues.
16:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 11 declared wins and leads in 88 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads by 701 votes over DMK
In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 29,655 votes, holding a margin of 701 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has accumulated 28,954 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
15:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 133 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 132 constituencies and having won one, putting its tally at 133 seats against the majority mark of 118. If those leads hold, the party would be well past the halfway threshold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 43, while DMK has a tally of 39 across its won and leading seats. Counting continues across the state.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads as counting continues
In Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P is currently leading the count, holding off a challenge from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency. DMK has held this seat through the incumbent, who is seeking to retain it in the ongoing count.
15:31 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 1 seat and is leading in 208 more, giving it a tally of 209. TMC, which currently holds 1 won seat and leads in 70 constituencies, has a tally of 71 and would need 77 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: TVK's M.M.Gopison leads with 14,180-vote margin
In Madurai South, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 46,344 votes, holding a margin of 14,180 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has accumulated 32,164 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
15:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 144 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 144 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 37 seats, while DMK has a tally of 32 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting across the state is still under way.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In Madurai East, counting is still under way with the DMK's incumbent Moorthy P currently leading the contest. The 67-year-old, who holds the seat, is ahead of TVK's Karthikeyan S as votes continue to be tallied. Madurai East is among the closely watched constituencies in Tamil Nadu where the final picture is yet to fully emerge.
14:47 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 84, with 13 seats won and leads in 71 constituencies. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 38, comprising 8 won seats and leads in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result 2026: TVK's A.Kallanai leads DMK's G.Thalapathi by 13,514 votes
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 41,688 votes, holding a margin of 13,514 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has gathered 28,174 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway, and the result is yet to be declared.
14:25 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 124 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 124 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party six seats clear of the 118 needed for a majority, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 41. Counting continues across the state with results still coming in.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads TVK challenger in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in Madurai East, one of Tamil Nadu's keenly watched assembly segments, where the sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P is currently leading over TVK's Karthikeyan S. With results yet to be declared, the contest between the incumbent and the challenger remains active as vote tallying continues in this constituency.
14:03 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 7 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 39, having won 1 seat and leading in 38. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads by narrow margin over DMK
In Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 16,968 votes, holding a slender margin of 311 votes over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has accumulated 16,657 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this closely contested constituency.
13:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 54 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats. Congress is leading in 2 seats and BJP in 1. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest
Counting is underway in Madurai East, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S is currently leading the seat, with the incumbent DMK's Moorthy P trailing behind. Results are yet to be declared in this constituency, and the final outcome will emerge as counting progresses through the day.
13:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: TVK's M.M.Gopison leads with 9,653-vote margin
In Madurai South, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 32,177 votes, holding a margin of 9,653 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has accumulated 22,524 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, though counting is still underway. M.Boominathan of the DMK is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
12:57 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 45 seats. With no results declared yet, counting remains in progress and the final picture across Tamil Nadu's assembly is still taking shape.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent leads as counting continues
In Madurai East, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly segments, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P is currently leading in the constituency, holding off a challenge from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthikeyan S as votes continue to be tallied.
12:35 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, and counting continues across the union territory.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Melur Election Result 2026: TVK's Maduraiveeran leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Melur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate A.Maduraiveeran is currently leading as counting continues. The seat, currently held by AIADMK's Periyapullan Selvam P., is seeing a close contest, with AIADMK's P.Periyapullan (A) Selvam trailing in the count. The result for constituency number 188 is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied.
12:14 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 66 seats, while DMK is leading in 37. BJP and Congress are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with other candidates accounting for the remaining leads.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: TVK leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, TVK's Karthikeyan S is currently leading the count with 31,645 votes, holding a margin of 935 over sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P, who has accumulated 30,710 votes. The incumbent, who has represented this constituency, finds himself trailing at this stage as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: TVK's Karthikeyan S leads DMK's sitting MLA by 935 votes
In Madurai East, TVK candidate Karthikeyan S is currently leading with 31,645 votes, holding a margin of 935 over DMK's Moorthy P, who has accumulated 30,710 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Moorthy P, who is trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu constituency.
11:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads DMK's Venkatesan.A by 188 votes
In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 3,241 votes, holding a margin of 188 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has gathered 3,053 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, though counting is still underway. Results are yet to be declared in this closely contested race.
11:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: Incumbent DMK MLA trails in close contest
Counting is still under way in the Madurai East assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P finds himself trailing at this stage. The incumbent, who has represented this seat, is currently behind with 20,825 votes against the TVK candidate Karthikeyan S, who holds a narrow lead of 717 votes on 20,108 votes counted so far. The result is yet to be declared.
11:00 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 68 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 68 constituencies, placing it just 3 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 37 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: DMK's Venkatesan.A in the lead as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu's Sholavandan constituency, DMK candidate Venkatesan.A is currently ahead in the vote count with 3,053 votes. TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V is behind with 3,241 votes, leaving a difference of 188 votes between them. The Sholavandan seat is presently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, and the counting process is ongoing, with the final outcome still to be announced.
10:39 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still out of reach
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu with leads in 78 of the state's 234 assembly seats, putting it 40 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is trailing close behind, currently leading in 71 constituencies. AIADMK is further back with leads in 37 seats, while counting across the state continues with no party yet on course to cross the majority mark.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent Moorthy P leads with narrow margin
In the Madurai East constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the contest between the two candidates in the fray. The sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P, 67, is currently leading with 17,414 votes, holding a margin of 1,204 over TVK's Karthikeyan S, who has accumulated 16,210 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
10:19 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 63 seats in Assam, one short of majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 63 seats, placing it just one seat short of that threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. Congress is trailing with a tally of 30 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: SUCI(C)'s M J Voltaire leads early count
Counting is underway in Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, with SUCI(C) candidate M J Voltaire currently leading in the early stages of the tally. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Votes are still being counted and the final result is yet to be declared in this constituency.
09:55 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. DMK holds the early advantage, leading in 63 constituencies, though it still needs 55 more seats to reach that threshold. TVK is close behind, leading in 58 seats. AIADMK is currently leading in 37 seats, while Congress is ahead in 3. No party has won a seat so far as counting continues.
09:45 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: DMK incumbent Moorthy P leads with 1,872-vote margin
In the Madurai East constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the field. The sitting DMK legislator Moorthy P, 67, is currently leading with 9,215 votes, holding a margin of 1,872 over TVK's Karthikeyan S, who has accumulated 7,343 votes so far. Results for this seat are yet to be declared as counting continues.
09:35 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result 2026: DMK's Moorthy P holds early lead
In Madurai East, counting is under way with DMK's Moorthy P currently leading the contest. The sitting MLA, who is contesting on a DMK ticket, has accumulated 4,586 votes so far, placing him 1,060 votes ahead of Karthikeyan S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who stands at 3,526 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Moorthy P, and with results still being tallied, the final outcome is yet to be determined.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Madurai East is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: Selvam K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Mahendran K (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Moorthy P (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Karthikeyan S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Bharathiraja A (Puthiya Tamilagam), Prince S (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Boomirajan K (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Arasu S (Independent), Arun Pandian A J (Independent), Ajay Kannan A (Independent), Karthikeyan G (Independent), Chandra Mouliswaran A (Independent), Pitchai V (Independent), Mugeshkumar M (Independent), and Velladurai A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Moorthy P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Madurai East with a margin of 49,604 votes. The runner-up was Gopalakrishnan of the AIADMK. In 2016, P. Moorthy of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 32,772 votes. round-by-round trends from Madurai East will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.