As of October 27, 2025, there were 6,41,14,587 electors on the rolls. (Image generated using Google Gemini)Tamil Nadu on Monday published its final electoral roll for 2026 after completing a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a months-long exercise that resulted in the deletion of nearly 70 lakh names and the addition of more than 27 lakh new voters.The SIR, conducted from October 27, 2025, to February 23, 2026, was carried out under the direction of the Election Commission of India. The final roll, released by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik, lists 5,67,07,380 electors across the state.The electorate comprises 2,77,38,925 men, 2,89,60,838 women and 7,617 third-gender voters. Women continue to outnumber men on the rolls — a demographic trend that has shaped the state’s political arithmetic in recent elections.As of October 27, 2025, there were 6,41,14,587 electors on the rolls. After the enumeration phase of the revision, the draft roll published on December 19, 2025, reflected a sharp drop to 5,43,76,756 voters. During the claims and objections period that followed — from December 19 to January 30 — 27,53,796 eligible voters were added and 4.23 lakh ineligible names were deleted.In total, nearly 70 lakh voters have been removed from the rolls since the beginning of the SIR process in November 2025, according to Patnaik. Election officials have described the exercise as a corrective measure aimed at removing duplicate, shifted, deceased and otherwise ineligible entries.Also Read | Tamil Nadu final electoral roll published. How to check your name? What to do if your name is deleted?The Assembly constituency with the highest number of electors is Shozhinganallur in Chengalpattu district, with 5,36,991 voters. Avadi in Thiruvallur district follows with 4,28,772.At the other end of the spectrum is Harbour constituency in Chennai, with 1,16,896 electors, followed by Egmore (SC), also in Chennai, with 1,34,879 voters. The variation may also be a reflection of the rapid urban expansion in some suburban belts and population shifts within the city’s core.Story continues below this adThe roll also reflects specific demographic categories. There are 12.51 lakh voters in the 18–19 age group, a cohort closely watched by political parties seeking to energise first-time voters. Electors marked as ‘Persons with Disability’ number 4.63 lakh, while elderly citizens aged 85 and above total 3.99 lakh.Also Read | Gujarat sees highest deletions, Kerala the lowest as total electorate in second phase of SIR shrinks by 1.7 cr across 9 states, UTsElection officials have urged voters to verify their names on the Chief Electoral Officer’s website and to use the period of “continuous updation”, which began on February 23, to file applications for inclusion, correction or deletion.Those who have turned 18 as of January 1, 2026, but do not find their names on the rolls, may apply through designated forms either online or at Electoral Registration Offices.First-time voters aged 18–19 and those who have sought corrections or shifted to Tamil Nadu will receive their Electors’ Photo Identity Cards by Speed Post.Story continues below this adUnder the law, appeals against the decisions of Electoral Registration Officers may be filed before the District Magistrate within 15 days, and a second appeal can be made before the Chief Electoral Officer within 30 days of the first appellate order.Arun Janardhanan is an experienced and authoritative Tamil Nadu correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in the state, his reporting combines ground-level access with long-form clarity, offering readers a nuanced understanding of South India’s political, judicial, and cultural life - work that reflects both depth of expertise and sustained authority. Expertise Geographic Focus: As Tamil Nadu Correspondent focused on politics, crime, faith and disputes, Janardhanan has been also reporting extensively on Sri Lanka, producing a decade-long body of work on its elections, governance, and the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings through detailed stories and interviews. Key Coverage Areas: State Politics and Governance: Close reporting on the DMK and AIADMK, the emergence of new political actors such as actor Vijay’s TVK, internal party churn, Centre–State tensions, and the role of the Governor. Legal and Judicial Affairs: Consistent coverage of the Madras High Court, including religion-linked disputes and cases involving state authority and civil liberties. Investigations: Deep-dive series on landmark cases and unresolved questions, including the Tirupati encounter and the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, alongside multiple investigative series from Tamil Nadu. Culture, Society, and Crisis: Reporting on cultural organisations, language debates, and disaster coverage—from cyclones to prolonged monsoon emergencies—anchored in on-the-ground detail. His reporting has been recognised with the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism. Beyond journalism, Janardhanan is also a screenwriter; his Malayalam feature film Aarkkariyam was released in 2021. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Special Intensive Revisiontamil nadu news