Poonamallee Assembly Constituency Sees 18.33% Voter Turnout by 9 AM
18.33% Voter Turnout At Poonamallee Assembly Constituency Till 9:00AM
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As of 9:00 AM on April 23, 2026, the voter turnout in Poonamallee Assembly constituency in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, was reported at 18.33%, slightly above the state average of 17.69%. The constituency has a total of 3,63,688 eligible voters, with significant participation expected throughout the day.
- 01Poonamallee constituency's voter turnout reached 18.33% by 9 AM.
- 02State-wide voter turnout in Tamil Nadu was approximately 17.69%.
- 03The constituency has 3,63,688 eligible voters, including 1,86,769 females.
- 04Past elections saw higher turnout rates: 72.99% in 2021, 76.06% in 2016.
- 05The Poonamallee seat is currently held by Krishnaswamy A of the DMK party.
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The Poonamallee Assembly constituency in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, recorded a voter turnout of 18.33% by 9:00 AM on April 23, 2026, which is slightly higher than the state average of 17.69%. A total of 3,63,688 electors are eligible to vote, comprising 1,76,849 males, 1,86,769 females, and 70 from the third gender. Historically, Poonamallee has seen varying turnout rates, with 72.99% in the 2021 elections, 76.06% in 2016, and 79.2% in 2011. The constituency is currently represented by Krishnaswamy A of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, who won in 2021 by a significant margin. The elections are crucial as they will determine the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance previously secured 159 out of 234 seats in the last assembly elections.
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The voter turnout is a significant indicator of public engagement and could influence the election results, impacting local governance and policy decisions.
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