The Ambattur Assembly Constituency, located in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, will participate in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a total of 18 candidates vying for the seat, including prominent figures such as Dr. AP Poornima from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Dr. J Sailas from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The constituency is reserved for the General category and has a diverse population, with 8.35% belonging to the Scheduled Caste community. The total electorate stands at 3,30,480, comprising 1,62,248 men and 1,68,175 women. The literacy rate in Ambattur is reported at 83.82% according to the 2011 Census. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, and the counting of votes will occur on May 4, 2026. In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance won 159 out of 234 seats, indicating a strong political presence in the region.