In the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, around 83% of candidates lost their deposits, totaling 3,352 candidates out of 4,023 who contested. This statistic highlights a significant trend in electoral participation and candidate viability. In comparison, 78% of candidates lost their deposits in West Bengal, where 2,298 candidates forfeited their security. The election security deposit is forfeited if a candidate receives less than one-sixth of the valid votes. The turnout for women voters in Tamil Nadu was notably high at 86.2%, compared to 83.77% for men. Additionally, the Union Territory of Puducherry recorded the least number of forfeited deposits at 220 out of 290 candidates. The Election Commission has published detailed reports for all 830 Assembly constituencies that participated in the polls, with a re-poll scheduled for the 144-Falta constituency in West Bengal on May 21, 2026.