Dharapuram By-Election 2026: Polling Date, Voting Time, Candidates & Result Updates
Dharapuram Assembly By-Election 2026 will be held on 6 October 2026 in Tamil Nadu’s 101-Dharapuram (SC) constituency. Counting of votes is scheduled for 9 October 2026. There are 22 candidates in the contest.
Dharapuram By-Election 2026: Key Details
| Constituency | 101-Dharapuram (SC) |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Polling Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Polling Time | 7:00 AM onwards |
| Candidates | 22 |
| Counting Date | 9 October 2026 |
Why Is the Dharapuram By-Election Being Held?
The seat became vacant after AIADMK MLA P Sathyabama resigned, backed the TVK government and joined the ruling party. The bypoll was then scheduled to fill the Assembly vacancy.
Main Candidates in Dharapuram
- P Sathyabama – TVK
- S Suganya – DMK
- K Bhanumathi – AIADMK
- M Karthika – NTK
- P Lakshmanan – CPI
The five-way contest also includes Left-party and other candidates. The result is being watched closely because the bypoll is an early test of the TVK government’s political strength. citeturn0search3turn0search4
Dharapuram Voting Time 2026
Polling is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM. Voters should confirm their polling station and carry an accepted identification document.
Dharapuram Result Date
Counting is scheduled for 9 October 2026. Winner, runner-up, vote share and margin should be reported only from verified counting results.
Polling-Day Checklist
- Check electoral-roll details
- Confirm polling station
- Carry permitted identification
- Follow instructions at the polling station
- Check official election updates for any changes
Dharapuram By-Election 2026 Live Result Tracker
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Polling | 6 October 2026 |
| Counting | 9 October 2026 |
| Winner | To be updated |
| Winning margin | To be updated |
FAQs
When is Dharapuram polling?
6 October 2026.
When is counting?
9 October 2026.
How many candidates are contesting?
22 candidates are in the fray.
Who are the main candidates?
P Sathyabama of TVK, S Suganya of DMK and K Bhanumathi of AIADMK are among the main contestants.
Official Election Information
Use official Election Commission and Tamil Nadu election sources for final polling-station, voter and result information.
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