April 23, 2026 — Tamil Nadu voted with 85.14% turnout — the highest ever for an assembly election in the state.
May 4, 2026 — Results declared. Tamil Nadu was stunned.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) — a party just 2 years old — won 108 seats out of 234. The DMK, which had won 135 seats in 2021, was defeated. The AIADMK won just 66. TVK became the single largest party.
This page has the complete TVK MLA List 2026 — all 108 winners, their constituencies, and key details.
💡 Quick Answer: TVK won 108 seats in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Election date: April 23, 2026 | Results: May 4, 2026 CM: C. Joseph Vijay — won from Perambur Official results: 👉 results.eci.gov.in
TVK Election 2026 — Key Facts
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Total seats in TN Assembly | 234 |
| Majority mark | 118 |
| TVK seats won | 108 |
| Constituencies contested | 233 (Vijay won 2, kept Perambur) |
| Voter turnout | 85.14% — highest ever |
| TVK popular vote share | ~38% |
| Alliance total (TVK + INC + CPI + CPI-M + VCK + IUML) | 123 |
TVK outperformed all exit polls to emerge as the single largest party in both seat share and popular vote. It is the first party led by an actor-turned politician to win a debut Assembly election outright since M.G. Ramachandran in 1977.
Notable TVK Winners — Key MLAs
Chief Minister
| MLA | Constituency | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| C. Joseph Vijay (CM) | Perambur, Chennai | Won — chose Perambur over Tiruchirappalli East |
Note: Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East — chose Perambur to represent.
Cabinet Ministers — Their Constituencies
| MLA | Constituency | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| K.A. Sengottaiyan | Sathyamangalam | TBA |
| N. ‘Bussy’ Anand | T. Nagar, Chennai | Municipal Administration |
| P. Venkataramanan | Mylapore | School Education (won with 70,070 votes) |
| C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar | Thirupparankundram | Electricity |
| K.G. Arunraaj | Tiruchengodu, Namakkal | TBA (won by 28,172 votes) |
| Aadhav Arjuna | To be confirmed | TBA |
| A. Rajmohan | Egmore (SC), Chennai | SC & ST Welfare |
| T.K. Prabhu | Karaikudi, Sivaganga | TBA |
| S. Keerthana | Sivakasi | TBA (won by 11,000+ votes) |
| S. Ramesh | Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli | TBA (won by 33,590 votes) |
Key TVK Winners — Profiles
S. Keerthana — Sivakasi (தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம்)
- Age: 29 years — youngest minister
- Education: MSc in Statistics
- Historic: First woman to win from Sivakasi in nearly 70 years
- Victory margin: 11,000+ votes over sitting Congress MLA
- Portfolio: To be announced
A. Rajmohan — Egmore (SC) (ராஜ்மோகன்)
- Background: Actor, stand-up comedian, TV anchor, director
- Role in TVK: Propaganda Secretary
- Known for: Connecting TVK with young voters through digital content
- Portfolio: SC and ST Welfare
K.G. Arunraaj — Tiruchengodu (அருண்ராஜ்)
- Background: Former IRS officer + MBBS doctor (Madras Medical College)
- Took voluntary retirement to join TVK
- Party role: General Secretary for Propaganda & Policy
- Victory margin: 28,172 votes
P. Venkataramanan — Mylapore (வெங்கட்ராமனன்)
- Background: TVK Treasurer, practicing advocate
- Victory: Won with 70,070 votes
- Portfolio: School Education
Aadhav Arjuna (ஆதவ் அர்ஜுன)
- Background: Basketball player turned politician
- Roles: President of Basketball Federation of India + Tamil Nadu Basketball Association
- Previously: Deputy General Secretary of VCK before joining TVK
C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar — Thirupparankundram
- Background: Headed TVK’s IT and Social Media wing
- Education: Engineering + Law degrees
- Built: TVK’s entire digital campaign infrastructure
- Portfolio: Electricity
TVK — District-wise Performance
TVK won seats across Tamil Nadu — strong performance especially in:
Chennai districts: Multiple seats — Perambur (CM Vijay), T. Nagar (Bussy Anand), Mylapore (Venkataramanan), Egmore (Rajmohan)
Coimbatore/Erode belt: Strong wins — Tiruchengodu (Arunraaj), Sathyamangalam (Sengottaiyan)
Southern Tamil Nadu: Thirupparankundram (Nirmal Kumar), Karaikudi (T.K. Prabhu), Sivakasi (Keerthana)
Central TN: Srirangam (S. Ramesh — 33,590 margin)
2026 Tamil Nadu Election — Final Results
| Party/Alliance | Seats |
|---|---|
| TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) | 108 |
| DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) | ~80 |
| INC (Congress) | 5 |
| AIADMK | ~20 |
| VCK | 2 |
| CPI | 3 |
| CPI-M | 3 |
| IUML | 2 |
| BJP | 3 |
| Others | ~8 |
| Total | 234 |
TVK Government coalition total: 123 seats — above the 118-seat majority.
Historic Significance
15 ministers from the outgoing Stalin cabinet were defeated in their respective constituencies. TVK’s campaign relied heavily on digital outreach — BBC described it as reflecting a major shift towards digital-first political mobilisation in India. TVK received notable support from younger voters and first-time voters between ages 18-39.
What made TVK win:
- Strong youth vote — 18-39 age group
- Digital-first campaign — YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp
- Women voters — financial assistance promises resonated
- Anti-incumbency against DMK
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| ECI Official Results | results.eci.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu Government | tn.gov.in |
| TVK Official | tvk.family |
| TN Assembly | assembly.tn.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
TVK ne 2026 mein kitni seats jeeti? (TVK 2026 இல் எத்தனை இடங்கள் வென்றது?) TVK ne 108 seats jeeti 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly mein. Coalition ke saath total 123 seats — majority 118 se upar.
TVK MLA list kahan dekhein? Official results results.eci.gov.in par hain. Is page par key TVK MLAs ki details hain. Full 108-member list ke liye ECI website check karein.
CM Vijay kis constituency se jeete? Vijay ne do constituencies se contest kiya — Perambur aur Tiruchirappalli East. Dono se jeete. CM ke roop mein Perambur choose kiya.
TVK ki sabse badi jeet kahan thi? S. Ramesh ne Srirangam se 33,590 votes ke margin se jeeta — TVK ke biggest margins mein se ek.
Sabse zyada votes kisi TVK MLA ko kahan mile? P. Venkataramanan ne Mylapore se 70,070 votes se jeeta.
S. Keerthana kaun hain? (கீர்த்தனா TVK) 29 saal ki S. Keerthana ne Sivakasi se jeeta — is constituency ki 70 saalon mein pehli mahila MLA. TVK cabinet mein ek maatra woman minister.
Rajmohan TVK qualification kya hai? A. Rajmohan — actor, stand-up comedian, TV anchor, director — TVK ke propaganda secretary. Egmore (SC) constituency se jeete. Law background bhi hai.
Final Note
108 seats. 233 constituencies contested. First election. Victory.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம்) ne jo kiya woh Tamil Nadu ke 60 saal ke rajniti itihas mein kabhi nahi hua tha.
Ab yeh MLAs Tamil Nadu ko govern karenge — 234 districts, crores of people ke liye.
TVK membership ke baare mein jaanne ke liye: TVK Membership Card 2026 Tamil Nadu Cabinet details ke liye: Tamil Nadu Ministers List 2026
Sources: Election Commission of India (results.eci.gov.in), Wikipedia 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, verified news sources. Last updated: May 17, 2026.