In the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Sivakumar K of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged victorious in the Salem (North) constituency, defeating the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Rajendran R by a margin of 14,034 votes. Sivakumar K secured 85,710 votes, while Rajendran R finished second with 71,676 votes.
Constituency Profile
Salem (North) Assembly constituency is located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and forms part of the Salem Lok Sabha constituency. The seat represents an urban segment of the Salem city region. Over the years, it has witnessed contests involving the DMK, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and regional parties such as the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), reflecting the shifting political alliances in the area.
Previous Election Results
In the 2016 Assembly elections, the constituency had 2,65,999 electors, with 1,91,820 valid votes polled. DMK candidate Rajendran R secured victory with 86,583 votes, defeating AIADMK candidate Saravanan K R S, who received 76,710 votes. The margin of victory stood at 9,873 votes, marking a notable win for the DMK in the constituency.
Earlier, in the 2011 Assembly elections, Salem (North) had 2,19,327 electors, with 1,63,356 valid votes recorded. Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) candidate Alagapuram R Mohanraj won the seat with 88,956 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Jayaprakash G, who secured 59,591 votes. The victory margin stood at 29,365 votes, reflecting the influence of regional parties in that election cycle.
Political Landscape
The results across these two elections indicate a competitive political landscape, with different parties securing victories at different times, highlighting the role of alliances and shifting voter preferences in Salem (North). The 2026 win by TVK further diversifies the political representation in the constituency.
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