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Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Srinath wins by 37,731 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 07, 2026, 00:22:49 IST

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Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Srinath wins by 37,731 vote margin

P. Geetha Jeevan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Chellapandian S.T. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Jacob Devadoss Abisheak R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Yesadurai S. (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Kidar Samsdeen N.A. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sahayam T. (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Prasanna Kumar M. (Makkal Nalvaazhvuk Katchi), Ponkumaran P.P.M.T (Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi), Srikanth M.V. (Naam Indiar Party), Srinath (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Samuel J. (Independent), Dhinakaran S.T.R.M. (Independent), Babu P. (Independent), Maruthu Pandian P. (Independent), and Muneeswara Moorthy S. (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Thoothukkudi 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. Thoothukkudi is a General constituency. In 2021, P.Geetha Jeevan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 50,310 votes. The 2016 winner was P. Geetha Jeevan of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Thoothukkudi in 2026.

09:43 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: TVK's Srinath leads over AIADMK in early count

In the Thoothukkudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with TVK candidate Srinath holding a lead of 2,817 votes over AIADMK's Chellapandian S.T., who has accumulated 1,220 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's P.Geetha Jeevan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

09:25 (IST) May 04

DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a party needs 118 to secure a majority. DMK is currently leading in 69 constituencies, leaving it 49 seats short of that mark. TVK is next with leads in 32 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 15. Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

09:15 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Thoothukkudi assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate with a high-profile designation appears among those currently in the count. Sitting MLA P.Geetha Jeevan of the DMK is not among the candidates listed in the current round of counting. With results yet to be declared, the contest here continues to draw attention as votes are tallied across this Tamil Nadu seat.

09:08 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: After polling day: Thoothukkudi's counting day explained

Votes cast in Thoothukkudi during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

09:05 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: TMVK's Kidar Samsdeen leads early count

Early counting trends from Thoothukkudi in Tamil Nadu show Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi's Kidar Samsdeen N.A. leading the pack, with Naam Tamilar Katchi's Jacob Devadoss Abisheak R. also in contention at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's P.Geetha Jeevan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting progresses.

08:58 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Thoothukkudi count

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Chellapandian S.T. in Thoothukkudi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

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08:48 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?

The 2021 election in Thoothukkudi was won with a margin of 50,310 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

08:38 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: Inside Thoothukkudi's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Thoothukkudi, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

08:28 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results: Independent candidates in the Thoothukkudi count

5 independent candidates are also in the fray in Thoothukkudi — including Samuel J., Dhinakaran S.T.R.M., Babu P. and 2 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

08:18 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026: Tamil Nadu's 234-seat Assembly race and Thoothukkudi's piece of it

Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Thoothukkudi's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.

08:08 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Thoothukkudi awaits the round-wise verdict

Candidates representing DMK, AIADMK, NTK, AIPTMMK, TMVK, CPI(ML)(L), MANAK, NNNEK, NIDP, TVK, IND are contesting in Thoothukkudi and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

07:58 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Thoothukkudi

In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.Geetha Jeevan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Thoothukkudi with a margin of 50,310 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

07:48 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Thoothukkudi contest

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Jacob Devadoss Abisheak R. in Thoothukkudi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:38 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results: What 2026 will add to Thoothukkudi's electoral story

As counting progresses in Thoothukkudi, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when P.Geetha Jeevan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

07:28 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: Round by round: how Thoothukkudi's count will unfold

In Thoothukkudi, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

07:18 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Thoothukkudi, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Thoothukkudi.

07:08 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes

The votes being counted in Thoothukkudi May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.

06:58 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Yesadurai S. of All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam

Yesadurai S., contesting on a All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thoothukkudi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:48 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026: P. Geetha Jeevan's DMK tally being counted in Thoothukkudi

P. Geetha Jeevan, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thoothukkudi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:38 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: After the last round: how Thoothukkudi's result gets declared

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Thoothukkudi, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.

06:28 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: Kidar Samsdeen N.A.'s TMVK tally being counted in Thoothukkudi

Kidar Samsdeen N.A., contesting on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thoothukkudi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:18 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates

DMK's P. Geetha Jeevan, AIADMK's C.T. Chellappandian, and TVK's A.Srinath are contesting for this seat among others

06:18 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Thoothukkudi — why patience matters

Early trends from Thoothukkudi should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

06:08 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Thoothukkudi's count explained

Votes cast in Thoothukkudi are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Thoothukkudi.

05:58 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Thoothukkudi count

In 2021, S. T. Chellapandian of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Thoothukkudi. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

05:48 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: Counting day in Tamil Nadu: Thoothukkudi's moment in the tally

Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Thoothukkudi is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

05:38 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Assembly Election Results 2026: Sahayam T. (CPI(ML)(L)) awaits the round-wise verdict

Sahayam T., contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thoothukkudi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

05:28 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Elections 2026: Awaiting the count: Thoothukkudi's 2026 result in the making

With the count now under way in Thoothukkudi, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

05:18 (IST) May 04

Thoothukkudi Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Thoothukkudi — the candidate list

Key candidates contesting in Thoothukkudi include P. Geetha Jeevan (DMK), Chellapandian S.T. (AIADMK), Jacob Devadoss Abisheak R. (NTK), and Yesadurai S. (AIPTMMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

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.

Thoothukkudi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: P. Geetha Jeevan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Chellapandian S.T. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Jacob Devadoss Abisheak R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Yesadurai S. (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Kidar Samsdeen N.A. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sahayam T. (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Prasanna Kumar M. (Makkal Nalvaazhvuk Katchi), Ponkumaran P.P.M.T (Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi), Srikanth M.V. (Naam Indiar Party), Srinath (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Samuel J. (Independent), Dhinakaran S.T.R.M. (Independent), Babu P. (Independent), Maruthu Pandian P. (Independent), and Muneeswara Moorthy S. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.Geetha Jeevan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Thoothukkudi with a margin of 50,310 votes. The runner-up was S. T. Chellapandian of the AIADMK. In 2016, P. Geetha Jeevan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 20,908 votes. round-by-round trends from Thoothukkudi 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.

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