The Madurantakam Assembly Constituency in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, is preparing for the upcoming 2026 elections, with a diverse list of candidates announced by the Election Commission of India. Notable candidates include S Amulu Ponmalar from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Maragatham Kumaravel K from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, with 39.41% of its population belonging to this community. Madurantakam has 211,295 registered voters, comprising 103,943 men and 107,288 women, and boasts a literacy rate of 85.29% according to the 2011 Census. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, with the counting of votes taking place on May 4, 2026. In the previous 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance achieved a significant victory, winning 159 out of 234 seats.