Chennai Election Results 2026: Full List of Leads and Winners for all 16 Seats

The Chennai elections are showing that politics in Chennai is really changing. Chennai has always been a place for the DMK party but the Chennai elections are showing that this is not the case anymore. There are two reasons for this change in the Chennai elections. The first reason is the party started by actor Vijay, which is called the TVK. There are some seats to watch in the Chennai elections. One of them is the seat of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, which is called Kolathur. The Kolathur seat is facing competition from the AIADMK party and the TVK party. 

The exciting fight in the Chennai elections is in Perambur, where actor Vijay is running for the first time in the Chennai elections. Some other seats that are hard to predict in the Chennai elections are the seat of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Mylapore which has the BJPs Tamilisai Soundararajan. Since the votes in the Chennai elections are split among the DMK party, the AIADMK party and the TVK party it is really hard to say what the final results of the Chennai elections will be. This shows that the people voting in Chennai are changing who they support in the Chennai elections.

Chennai Election Results 2026: Highlights

Chief Minister M. K. Stalin sought his fourth term in Kolathur, a constituency that has been a DMK stronghold since 2011. In the 2026 elections, Stalin faced a significant challenge from both AIADMK’s P. Sanathana Krishnan and TVK’s V.S. Babu.

Historically, Stalin’s victory margins here had consistently grown: 2,734 (2011), 37,730 (2016), and 70,384 (2021). The 2026 entry of the TVK turned the contest into a major focus, with observers keenly watching whether the new party could split the anti-DMK votes effectively or, more significantly, challenge the incumbent's dominance.

Current Trend: The latest counting trends show V. S. Babu (TVK) in the lead, suggesting the new party has managed to halt Stalin's dominant streak. M. K. Stalin (DMK) is trailing in the third position, while P. Santhana Krishnan (AIADMK) is in the second position. This is a major upset in a seat considered a bastion of the ruling party.

Chennai Assembly Elections Results 2026: Live Trends

Currently, counting is underway; results will be known soon. 

This election wasn't just about party wins; it was about the clash of political giants and new stars. Here’s a simple look at the biggest, most exciting races in Chennai:

Vijay's Political Debut Creates Fierce Contest with DMK in Chennai

Actor-politician Vijay (TVK) made his very first run for office. He faced off against the current DMK MLA, R.D. Shekar. This was the most-watched race. A major movie star entering politics and running for the first time generated massive buzz. Shekar had won easily last time, but the constituency is known for close fights (like the 519-vote margin in 2016). Vijay's entry led to a huge number of people showing up to vote, proving this was a real battleground.

The Deputy CM's Seat: Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK) defended his seat against Aadirajaram (AIADMK) and D. Selvam (TVK). Udhayanidhi had an overwhelming win last time, taking two-thirds of the votes. As a key figure in the ruling party and the CM's son, his performance is always closely watched. The big jump in voter turnout indicated that the opposition parties put up a serious fight, even against such a strong incumbent.

Close Contest in Chennai's Key Constituency: Battle Between DMK, BJP, and TVK

It was a major three-way contest between DMK's Dha Velu, the BJP's high-profile leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, and TVK’s P. Venkataramanan. The presence of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, a national face, turned this into a major media event. Velu had won last time, but with three strong candidates splitting the vote, the outcome was impossible to call. Like Perambur, a lot more people came out to vote this time, showing the intensity of the fight.