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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:41:49 IST
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Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s B Rajkumar wins by 15,519 vote margin
A.S.Chandarasekaran (Congress), M.C.Sampath (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Sarasu (Naam Tamilar Katchi), P.Natarajan (Bahujan Samaj Party), S. Ramasamy (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), B.Rajkumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K.Lenin (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), S.Rajamohan (Independent), E.Gurubaran (Independent), V. Suganthi (Independent), P.Nagasundaram (Independent), E.Farook Ali (Independent), R.Mayavan (Independent), R.Ramachandran (Independent), and R. Veeramani (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Cuddalore is a General constituency. In 2021, G.Iyappan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 5,151 votes. The 2016 winner was M. C. Sampath of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Cuddalore in 2026.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing CONG, AIADMK, NTK, BSP, AIPTMMK, TVK, TMVK, IND are contesting in Cuddalore and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
09:35 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: TVK's B.Rajkumar leads as counting progresses
In the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate B.Rajkumar is currently leading the count. AIADMK's M.C.Sampath is trailing with 3,980 votes against B.Rajkumar's 3,775, putting the margin between the two at 205 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's G.Iyappan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
09:27 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: 15 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Cuddalore include A.S.Chandarasekaran (CONG), M.C.Sampath (AIADMK), S.Sarasu (NTK), and P.Natarajan (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 51 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK is currently leading in 67 constituencies, leaving the party 51 seats short of that threshold. TVK is ahead in 27 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 12. Congress is leading in one seat. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:17 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Cuddalore
In Cuddalore, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu, vote counting is currently in progress with no final result declared yet. The sitting MLA from this seat is G.Iyappan of DMK, who had held the constituency heading into this election. As tallying continues, the outcome here remains open, and the final picture from Cuddalore is expected to emerge as counting advances through the day.
09:07 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's Cuddalore candidate and the 2026 count
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded S.Sarasu in Cuddalore. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate A.S.Chandarasekaran is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's G.Iyappan, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. K.Lenin of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi is also showing in the early returns, with vote totals yet to be fully updated across rounds.
08:57 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Cuddalore
As counting advances in Cuddalore, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 15 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
08:47 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: How Bahujan Samaj Party is positioned in Cuddalore
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded P.Natarajan in Cuddalore. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:37 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: Cuddalore in focus on Tamil Nadu's counting day
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Cuddalore is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
08:27 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Cuddalore
In Cuddalore, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
08:17 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Counting day focus: S.Sarasu of Naam Tamilar Katchi
S.Sarasu, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cuddalore May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:07 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Cuddalore count
The Congress has fielded A.S.Chandarasekaran in Cuddalore. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:57 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Independents in the fray: Cuddalore's non-party contestants
8 independent candidates are also in the fray in Cuddalore — including S.Rajamohan, E.Gurubaran, V. Suganthi and 5 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:47 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Cuddalore contest
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded M.C.Sampath in Cuddalore. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:37 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Elections 2026: Cuddalore awaits the round-wise verdict
In Cuddalore, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
07:27 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Cuddalore are now being counted. With 15 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
07:17 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Cuddalore was won with a margin of 5,151 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:07 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Result 2026: P.Natarajan's BSP tally being counted in Cuddalore
P.Natarajan, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cuddalore May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:57 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Cuddalore, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
06:47 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, M. C. Sampath of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Cuddalore. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
06:37 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results: Cuddalore's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Cuddalore's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
06:27 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Cuddalore's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Cuddalore, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Cuddalore.
06:17 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 234: how Cuddalore contributes to Tamil Nadu's tally
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Cuddalore's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
06:07 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Result 2026: 5,151 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?
Cuddalore's 2021 election was won with a margin of 5,151 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
05:57 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Assembly Election Results 2026: How is B.Rajkumar faring? Watching the Cuddalore count
B.Rajkumar, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cuddalore May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:47 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Elections 2026: S. Ramasamy (AIPTMMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
S. Ramasamy, contesting on a All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cuddalore May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Cuddalore is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: A.S.Chandarasekaran (Congress), M.C.Sampath (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Sarasu (Naam Tamilar Katchi), P.Natarajan (Bahujan Samaj Party), S. Ramasamy (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), B.Rajkumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K.Lenin (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), S.Rajamohan (Independent), E.Gurubaran (Independent), V. Suganthi (Independent), P.Nagasundaram (Independent), E.Farook Ali (Independent), R.Mayavan (Independent), R.Ramachandran (Independent), and R. Veeramani (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, G.Iyappan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Cuddalore with a margin of 5,151 votes. The runner-up was M. C. Sampath of the AIADMK. In 2016, M. C. Sampath of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 24,413 votes. round-by-round trends from Cuddalore will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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