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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:42:12 IST
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Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK's Eramakrishnan N leads by a narrow 1,546 votes
Anbuselvi A (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Eramakrishnan N (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Jakkaiyan S.T.K. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Kathiravan S (New Generation Peoples Party), Muthu Bagavathi M. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Jeganathmishra Pla (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ashok Kumar A (Independent), Arunkumar A (Independent), Saravanan S.R. (Independent), Subramaniyam L R (Independent), Thasthakeer I (Independent), Nanthakumar A. (Independent), Balan R (Independent), Prakash P. (Independent), Prakash P. (Independent), Muthuselvam G. (Independent), Rajadurai S (Independent), Rajamohammed T (Independent), and Vinoth Kumar R (Independent) — 19 candidates contesting from Cumbum in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Cumbum is a General constituency. In 2021, N.Eramakrishnan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 42,413 votes. The 2016 winner was S. T. K. Jakkaiyan of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Cumbum in 2026.
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09:17 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Cumbum, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Result: No star candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Cumbum constituency of Tamil Nadu, where the sitting DMK legislator N.Eramakrishnan is watching the tallies closely. The incumbent, who represented this seat under the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam banner, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Early figures from this assembly segment show the contest in motion, with results yet to be declared.
09:07 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Cumbum's count progresses
Candidates representing NTK, DMK, AIADMK, NGPP, TMVK, TVK, IND are contesting in Cumbum and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Result 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Cumbum constituency of Tamil Nadu, early counting has two Independent candidates at the front of the race. Ashok Kumar A, aged 33, and Subramaniyam L R are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote tallies yet to reflect a clear separation between them. The seat is currently held by DMK's N.Eramakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
08:57 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Cumbum should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:47 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Cumbum's count
Votes cast in Cumbum are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Cumbum.
08:37 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Muthu Bagavathi M. of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
Muthu Bagavathi M., contesting on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 19 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cumbum May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:27 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Cumbum
As counting advances in Cumbum, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 19 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
08:17 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Cumbum's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, N.Eramakrishnan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Cumbum with a margin of 42,413 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:07 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Cumbum
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Cumbum, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Cumbum.
07:57 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: Where Cumbum fits in Tamil Nadu's counting day picture
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Cumbum is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
07:47 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026: Cumbum's electoral journey: three elections in focus
Cumbum saw S. T. K. Jakkaiyan of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by N.Eramakrishnan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
07:37 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results: 13 independents contesting Cumbum — their tally to watch
13 independent candidates are also in the fray in Cumbum — including Ashok Kumar A, Arunkumar A, Saravanan S.R. and 10 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:27 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: How Cumbum's result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Cumbum's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:17 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026: Jeganathmishra Pla's TVK tally being counted in Cumbum
Jeganathmishra Pla, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 19 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cumbum May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:07 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Cumbum during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
06:57 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: The 19 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Cumbum include Anbuselvi A (NTK), Eramakrishnan N (DMK), Jakkaiyan S.T.K. (AIADMK), and Kathiravan S (NGPP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
06:47 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Anbuselvi A of Naam Tamilar Katchi
Anbuselvi A, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 19 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cumbum May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:37 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Result 2026: How is Kathiravan S faring? Watching the Cumbum count
Kathiravan S, contesting on a New Generation Peoples Party ticket, is one of 19 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cumbum May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:27 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: The final numbers in Cumbum — what to look for
The votes being counted in Cumbum May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
06:17 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Cumbum is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 19 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
06:07 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Cumbum match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Cumbum was won with a margin of 42,413 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
05:57 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results: Has Cumbum's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Cumbum, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when N.Eramakrishnan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
05:47 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results: Cumbum in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Cumbum's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Cumbum is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 19 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anbuselvi A (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Eramakrishnan N (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Jakkaiyan S.T.K. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Kathiravan S (New Generation Peoples Party), Muthu Bagavathi M. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Jeganathmishra Pla (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ashok Kumar A (Independent), Arunkumar A (Independent), Saravanan S.R. (Independent), Subramaniyam L R (Independent), Thasthakeer I (Independent), Nanthakumar A. (Independent), Balan R (Independent), Prakash P. (Independent), Prakash P. (Independent), Muthuselvam G. (Independent), Rajadurai S (Independent), Rajamohammed T (Independent), and Vinoth Kumar R (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, N.Eramakrishnan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Cumbum with a margin of 42,413 votes. The runner-up was Syedukhan S. P. M. of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. T. K. Jakkaiyan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 11,221 votes. round-by-round trends from Cumbum will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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