Tamil Nadu Election Dates 2026: Assembly Polling Date, Result Date & Full Schedule

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 schedule has been officially announced. Polling will take place on 23 April 2026 and the election results will be declared on 4 May 2026. The election will be conducted across all 234 Assembly constituencies in Single-phase, in line with the state’s established electoral practice.

Tamil Nadu Election Date 2026: Quick Answer

Polling Date: 23 April 2026
Result Date: 4 May 2026
Election Notification Issued On: March 30 2026
Total Assembly Seats: 234 seats
Majority Mark: 118 seats
Election Type: Single-phase polling

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Schedule 2026 (Official)

Election Event	Date
Election Notification	March 30 2026
Last Date for Nominations	April 6 2026
Scrutiny of Nominations	April 7 2026
Withdrawal Deadline	April 9 2026
Polling Day	23 April 2026
Result Declaration	4 May 2026

Note: All dates are as per the official notification issued by the Election Commission of India.

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: What to Expect

Counting of votes begins at 8:00 AM IST on counting day
Trends start emerging within the first few hours
inal results are usually declared the same day or by early next day
A party or alliance requires 118 seats to form the government

Results will be published on official ECI platforms and followed by all major media outlets.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election – Key Facts

State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Total Assembly Seats: 234
Election Type: Single-phse polling
Term Duration: 5 years
Major Parties: DMK, AIADMK, TVK, BJP, Congress, PMK, NTK

Tamil Nadu Election Dates 2021: Previous Election Snapshot

Event	Date
Polling Date	6 April 2021
Result Date	4 May 2026
Winning Party	DMK
Voter Turnout	73.63%

The 2021 election timeline closely aligns with the 2026 schedule, reflecting a consistent April–May polling window.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections – Historical Timeline

Year	Polling Date	Result Date	Days Before Term End
2021	April 6	May 2	34 Days
2016	May 16	May 19	7 days
2011	April 13	May 13	10 days
2006	May 8	May 11	3 days

Where to Check Official Tamil Nadu Election Schedule

Primary Official Sources

Election Commission of India – official notifications and press releases
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer website – constituency-level details
Voter Helpline App – real-time alerts and polling information

Official Communication Channels

ECI press conferences
Government gazette notifications
Press Information Bureau updates
Registered voter SMS alerts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Tamil Nadu election date 2026?

The Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be held on 23 April 2026, as officially announced by the Election Commission of India.

When will the Tamil Nadu election results 2026 be declared?

The election results will be announced on 4 May 2026, typically within 1–3 days of polling.

How many constituencies are there in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly constituencies.

Will the 2026 elections be held in a single phase or multi phase?

Yes. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are conducted in a Single-phase, covering all constituencies on the same day.

Where can I check my voter registration status?

ECI voter services portal
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer website
Voter Helpline App
SMS-based voter services

What is the Model Code of Conduct?

The Model Code of Conduct comes into force from the date of election announcement and regulates:

Campaign activities
Government announcements by the Tamil Nadu state government
Use of official resources
Political advertising and media conduct

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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