Tamil Nadu Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Chennai · Region: South · Governed by TVK-led coalition (with INC; external support from allies)

39
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
18
Rajya Sabha seats
234
Assembly seats (MLAs)
—
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Tamil Nadu is a State in the South region of India, with its capital at Chennai. It sends 39 Members to the Lok Sabha and 18 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 234-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), in office since 10 May 2026. In the 2026 Assembly election (23 Apr 2026, turnout 85.1%), the leading parties won: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 108, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 59, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 47. The next Assembly election is due in 2031.

Government of Tamil Nadu

Others
Chief Minister
C. Joseph Vijay TVK
In office since
10 May 2026
Ruling party
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Coalition
TVK-led coalition (with INC; external support from allies)
Legislature
Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (234)
Majority mark
118
Next Assembly election
2031
Debutant TVK (34.9% votes) became the single largest party with 108 seats, ending nearly six decades of DMK/AIADMK rule. Congress joined the TVK government.

2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Result

Polled: 23 Apr 2026 · Counted: 4 May 2026 · Turnout: 85.1%

234Assembly seats
108
59
47
TVK 108 DMK 59 AIADMK 47 INC 5 OTH 15│ Majority mark: 118
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
TVKTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam10846.2%
DMKDravida Munnetra Kazhagam5925.2%
AIADMKAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam4720.1%
INCIndian National Congress52.1%
OTHOthers156.4%

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 39 seats

39
INDIA 39
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Tamil Nadu
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
DMKDravida Munnetra KazhagamINDIA22
INCIndian National CongressINDIA9
VCKViduthalai Chiruthaigal KatchiINDIA2
CPICommunist Party of IndiaINDIA2
CPI(M)Communist Party of India (Marxist)INDIA2
MDMKMarumalarchi Dravida Munnetra KazhagamINDIA1
IUMLIndian Union Muslim LeagueINDIA1

Rajya Sabha: 18 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Tamil Nadu Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?C. Joseph Vijay (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in office since 10 May 2026. The government is formed by TVK-led coalition (with INC; external support from allies).
Which party rules Tamil Nadu?Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leads the government of Tamil Nadu.
How many Assembly seats are there in Tamil Nadu?The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has 234 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 118 for a majority.
When is the next Assembly election in Tamil Nadu?The next Tamil Nadu Assembly election is due in 2031. The last one was held in 23 Apr 2026 with a turnout of about 85.1%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Tamil Nadu?Tamil Nadu elects 39 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: DMK 22, INC 9, VCK 2, CPI 2, CPI(M) 2, MDMK 1, IUML 1.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Tamil Nadu have?Tamil Nadu has 18 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.