CHENNAI (Azat TV) – The Election Commission of India (ECI) officially published the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu on Monday, February 23, 2026, confirming 5,67,07,380 eligible electors across the state. This significant update follows an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and comes just months before Tamil Nadu is scheduled to hold its crucial Assembly elections in March-April this year.
Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, Archana Patnaik, announced the figures during a press conference in Chennai, detailing the meticulous process that led to the final count. The publication of this list is a critical step in preparing for the democratic exercise, ensuring that all eligible voters are accounted for and the electoral process remains transparent and fair.
Tamil Nadu Electoral Roll 2026: Key Figures and Demographics
The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu reflects a total of 5,67,07,380 electors. This includes 2,77,38,925 male voters, 2,89,60,838 female voters, and 7,617 voters identifying as third gender. The demographic breakdown also highlights the inclusion of younger and older voters, with 12.51 lakh electors in the 18-19 age group, and 3.99 lakh senior citizens aged 85 and above. Additionally, 4.63 lakh electors are registered as Persons with Disability, underscoring the ECI’s efforts for inclusive participation.
The Shozhinganallur constituency in Chengalpattu district stands out with the highest number of electors, totaling 5,36,991. These detailed figures provide a comprehensive overview of the electorate as the state gears up for its democratic mandate.
Special Intensive Revision Process and Changes to Voter List
The publication of the final electoral roll on February 23, 2026, marked the culmination of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise. This rigorous process involved significant adjustments to the voter database. Initially, as of October 27, 2025, the state had 6,41,14,587 electors. Following the enumeration phase, a draft roll published on December 19, 2025, showed a total of 5,43,76,756 electors, indicating a substantial initial deletion of names.
During the subsequent claims and objections period, from December 19, 2025, to January 30, 2026, the electoral roll was further refined. Archana Patnaik confirmed that 27.53 lakh eligible electors were added, while 4,23,172 ineligible persons were deleted from the list. The overall reduction from the October 2025 total to the final February 2026 figure amounts to over 74 lakh names, reflecting a thorough cleansing of the electoral database to remove duplicate, deceased, or otherwise ineligible voters, as reported by The Statesman.
Accessing the Final Tamil Nadu Voter List Online and Offline
Voters in Tamil Nadu now have multiple convenient options to check their names and verify their enrollment status in the final electoral roll. The primary method is online access through the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Tamil Nadu, elections.tn.gov.in. Users can navigate to the ‘Final publication of Electoral Roll- SIR 2026’ section, select the state and year (2026), choose ‘Final Roll- 2026’ as the roll type, and then enter their district and Assembly constituency details to download the PDF.
Alternatively, voters can also utilize the Election Commission of India’s central portal at voters.eci.gov.in or the ECINET mobile application, which can also assist in finding updated part numbers for polling booths. For those without internet access, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) remain available to provide assistance and verify voter enrollment status at the ground level, ensuring broad accessibility for all citizens.
The publication of Tamil Nadu’s final electoral roll, with its rigorous revision and significant adjustments, underscores the ECI’s commitment to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date voter database, a foundational element for the integrity of the upcoming Assembly elections.