Senthamangalam Assembly constituency, located in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, is a reserved seat for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category. In the 2026 assembly polls, P Chandrasekar emerged as the winner from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), defeating AIADMK candidate C Chandrasekaran by a margin of 2,655 votes.
Election Results 2026
P Chandrasekar secured 68,815 votes, while Chandrasekaran fell behind with 66,160 votes. In third place was DMK candidate P Poomala, who garnered 64,951 votes. This victory highlights TVK's emergence as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics.
Historical Context
The constituency forms part of the Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency and has generally witnessed contests involving the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and regional parties, reflecting the evolving political dynamics of the region.
2016 Assembly Elections
In the 2016 Assembly elections, the constituency had 2,29,911 electors, with 1,89,917 valid votes polled. AIADMK candidate Chandrasekaran C secured victory with 91,339 votes, defeating DMK candidate Ponnusamy K, who received 79,006 votes. The margin of victory stood at 12,333 votes, giving the AIADMK a clear win in the constituency.
2011 Assembly Elections
Earlier, in the 2011 Assembly elections, Senthamangalam had 1,97,693 electors, with 1,61,295 valid votes recorded. Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) candidate Santhi R won the seat with 76,637 votes, defeating DMK candidate Ponnusamy K, who secured 68,132 votes. The victory margin stood at 8,505 votes, indicating a competitive electoral contest.
The results across these elections suggest a politically competitive constituency, with victories alternating between different parties depending on alliances and broader state-level political trends in Tamil Nadu. The 2026 results underscore the shifting political landscape as TVK pushes DMK and AIADMK to the margins.
