Tamil Nadu votes today with record first time voters and a shot at 2011 turnout peak

Published on 24 April 2026

14.6 lakh first time voters could tilt turnout record

Tamil Nadu is voting in its Assembly elections with over 5.73 crore eligible voters, including a record 14.6 lakh first time voters. Women are expected to form the majority again, continuing a pattern since 2016. With heavy security and logistics for all 234 seats, the focus is whether turnout can beat the 2011 peak.

Tamil Nadu has 5.73 crore eligible voters for today’s Assembly polls
A record 14.6 lakh first time voters are expected to participate
Women are set to make up the majority, a trend since 2016
State aims to surpass the 2011 voter turnout record

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Tamil Nadu votes today with record first time voters and a shot at 2011 turnout peak

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