In Tamil Nadu, the arrangement of candidates' names on electronic voting machines (EVMs) is determined by the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and other electoral guidelines. Candidates from recognized national and state parties are listed first, followed by those from registered but unrecognized parties, and finally, independent candidates. Names within each group are alphabetically ordered in Tamil, disregarding titles like 'Dr' or 'Prof' and the candidates' prominence. This system impacts the visibility of candidates, as those positioned at the top of the list may attract more attention from voters. For instance, Chief Minister M K Stalin appears fourth in Kolathur due to the alphabetical arrangement, while his son, Udhayanidhi, is listed third in Chepauk. Each EVM can hold up to 16 candidates, and if the list exceeds this number, additional units are added, with Tamil Nadu elections potentially utilizing up to five units for constituencies with a high number of candidates. The strategic placement of names can significantly influence voter behavior, as candidates at the top may be more readily recognized by undecided voters.