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Salem North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Sivakumar K wins by 14,034 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:54:08 IST

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Salem North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Sivakumar K wins by 14,034 vote margin

Rajendran. R (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gunaseela. M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sadhasivam. S (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Sivakumar. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohanraj. S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Jothilakshmi. R.S (Vishwa Tamil Kazhagam), Sabareesan. D (Independent), Palanisamy. R (Independent), Pravina. G (Independent), Manivannan. S (Independent), Mahabub John. K (Independent), Rajasekar. S (Independent), Raja. A (Independent), and Rajendran. A (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Salem (North) 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. Salem (North) is a General constituency under the Salem Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, R. Rajendran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. The 2016 winner was Rajendran R of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Salem (North) in 2026.

09:15 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Result: DMK incumbent watches from outside the count

In the Salem (North) constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the current data. The sitting DMK legislator R. Rajendran is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, while PMK's Sadhasivam. S and TVK's Sivakumar. K are both showing as leading at this stage. Results for this Tamil Nadu seat are yet to be declared.

09:11 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: The 14 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Salem (North) include Rajendran. R (DMK), Gunaseela. M (NTK), Sadhasivam. S (PMK), and Sivakumar. K (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

09:04 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Result 2026: PMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu seat

In Salem (North), PMK's Sadhasivam. S is currently leading as votes are being counted in this Tamil Nadu constituency. The seat is currently held by DMK's R. Rajendran, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. TVK's Sivakumar. K is also in the running, with the contest still unfolding as counting continues.

09:01 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: Jothilakshmi. R.S's VTK tally being counted in Salem (North)

Jothilakshmi. R.S, contesting on a Vishwa Tamil Kazhagam ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Salem (North) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:51 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Salem (North)'s ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Salem (North), 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.

08:41 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: Where Salem (North) fits in Tamil Nadu's counting day picture

Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Salem (North) is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

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08:31 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: Gunaseela. M's NTK tally being counted in Salem (North)

Gunaseela. M, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Salem (North) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:22 (IST) May 04

Salem North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates

Counting of votes begins; DMK's R. Rajendran is contesting for this seat among others

08:21 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results: Reading the lead: what counting trends mean in Salem (North)

As counting progresses in Salem (North), an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.

08:11 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: The final numbers in Salem (North) — what to look for

The votes being counted in Salem (North) May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.

08:01 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Salem (North)'s count progresses

Candidates representing DMK, NTK, PMK, TVK, TMVK, VTK, IND are contesting in Salem (North) 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.

07:51 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Salem (North) contest

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded Sivakumar. K in Salem (North). As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:41 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow

Votes cast in Salem (North) are now being counted. With 14 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

07:31 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: Salem (North) among Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies May 4

Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Salem (North)'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.

07:21 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading

Early trends from Salem (North) should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

07:11 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Salem (North) candidate and the 2026 count

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Rajendran. R in Salem (North). As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:01 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Result 2026: How is Sivakumar. K faring? Watching the Salem (North) count

Sivakumar. K, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Salem (North) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:51 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results: 8 independents contesting Salem (North) — their tally to watch

8 independent candidates are also in the fray in Salem (North) — including Sabareesan. D, Palanisamy. R, Pravina. G and 5 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

06:41 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Salem (North)'s count

Votes cast in Salem (North) are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Salem (North).

06:31 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Rajendran. R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Rajendran. R, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Salem (North) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:21 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Assembly Election Results 2026: R. Rajendran's 2021 win — what it means for counting day

In the 2021 Assembly Election, R. Rajendran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Salem (North). round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.

06:11 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: Salem (North)'s 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Salem (North), attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

06:01 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Salem (North)

As counting advances in Salem (North), round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 14 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

05:51 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Elections 2026: The Salem lens on Salem (North)'s counting day

Salem (North), which falls under the Salem Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Salem (North)'s result will be part of the broader Salem-area picture.

05:32 (IST) May 04

Salem (North) Election Results: Salem (North) in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Salem (North)'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.

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.

Salem (North) is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Salem Lok Sabha segment. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Rajendran. R (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gunaseela. M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sadhasivam. S (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Sivakumar. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohanraj. S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Jothilakshmi. R.S (Vishwa Tamil Kazhagam), Sabareesan. D (Independent), Palanisamy. R (Independent), Pravina. G (Independent), Manivannan. S (Independent), Mahabub John. K (Independent), Rajasekar. S (Independent), Raja. A (Independent), and Rajendran. A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, R. Rajendran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Salem (North). In 2016, Rajendran R of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 9,873 votes. round-by-round trends from Salem (North) will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.