When is the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 polling day?

Polling for Tamil Nadu (all 234 Assembly constituencies) is scheduled for 23 April 2026.

When will counting for Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 happen?

Counting is scheduled for 4 May 2026.

What if I forget my EPIC card on polling day?

ECI guidance allows voters who cannot produce EPIC to use one of several alternative photo identity documents (check the latest ECI handbook for the current list).

How do I register as a new voter in India?

Form 6 is the application form for inclusion of a new voter’s name in the electoral roll (submitted to the Electoral Registration Officer).

Why do some constituencies say (SC) after the name?

That label indicates the seat is reserved for Scheduled Castes on official listings.

Elections 2026

Chennai metro+ constituency map

Assembly boundaries follow a 2021 community dataset, not live ECI GIS. Candidate lines are editorial snapshots—verify against official nominations and affidavits.

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Alliance key

SPA — Secular Progressive Alliance (DMK-led)

NDA — NDA / AIADMK-led bloc

TVK — TVK

NTK — NTK

Boundaries: 2021 assembly community dataset (see build script). Not an official ECI map. Refresh geometry with npm run election-map:build.

Key dates (Tamil Nadu)

Polling day: 2026-04-23 (source, as of 2026-03-30)
Counting: 2026-05-04 (source, as of 2026-03-30)

Voter checklist

Confirm your name and polling station in the official electoral roll before polling day.
Carry your EPIC (Voter ID) or another officially accepted photo ID.
Re-check your constituency name and booth location if you recently moved houses.
Follow polling-station instructions; keep your ID ready and avoid crowding.

Official rolls and booth details: CEO Tamil Nadu · Election Commission of India

Frequently asked questions

When is the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 polling day?: Polling for Tamil Nadu (all 234 Assembly constituencies) is scheduled for 23 April 2026. Source · 2026-03-30
When will counting for Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 happen?: Counting is scheduled for 4 May 2026. Source · 2026-03-30
What if I forget my EPIC card on polling day?: ECI guidance allows voters who cannot produce EPIC to use one of several alternative photo identity documents (check the latest ECI handbook for the current list). Source · 2026-03-18
How do I register as a new voter in India?: Form 6 is the application form for inclusion of a new voter’s name in the electoral roll (submitted to the Electoral Registration Officer). Source · 2026-03-30
Why do some constituencies say (SC) after the name?: That label indicates the seat is reserved for Scheduled Castes on official listings. Source · 2026-03-26
Are news reports the same as official nominations?(editorial): No. Treat press reports as party announcements. Final nomination and valid candidature must be checked on official election documents published by election authorities.
What is the difference between a ward and an Assembly constituency?(editorial): A ward is a local body unit (city/municipal administration). An Assembly constituency is a state-legislature election unit for choosing an MLA. Boundaries and authorities differ.

Methodology

Map boundaries use a community 2021 assembly GeoJSON; they are not an official ECI GIS product.
2026 candidate names come from press and party reporting linked in the sidebar—verify against ECI nominations and affidavits.
Past results (2016 / 2021) are summarized from Wikipedia’s constituency tables for orientation; confirm margins with official gazettes if you need legal precision.
Reservation labels follow district listings where cited; always confirm on the final electoral roll for your AC.