Tamil Nadu logs 85.10% turnout as women voters outnumber men for historic poll

Published on 3 May 2026

Women surpassed men at the ballot box

The Election Commission of India released the roadmap for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections after a strong 85.10% voter turnout. In a notable shift, women voters outnumbered men across polling. Vote counting is scheduled for May 4, with arrangements in place to securely and transparently process the mandates of over 48 million voters.

Tamil Nadu saw 85.10% voter turnout in the latest poll
Women voters outnumbered men in a historic trend
Counting of votes is set for May 4
ECI says over 48 million voters’ mandates will be processed securely

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Tamil Nadu logs 85.10% turnout as women voters outnumber men for historic poll

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