On April 6, 2026, candidates from major political parties including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress filed their nomination papers in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India. DMK's Karunas, who is contesting for the Sivaganga Assembly constituency, led a procession to the Revenue Divisional Officer's office to submit his nomination. His wife, Grace, filed as a dummy candidate. In the Tiruppattur constituency, Minister K.R. Periakaruppan, also from DMK, paid homage at the Anna statue before submitting his papers. The BJP's K.C. Thirumaran offered prayers at a local temple prior to filing his nomination. The Congress candidate, Mangudi, was accompanied by MP Karti Chidambaram during his nomination submission. Other candidates from various parties, including the Anaithinthia Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, also participated in the nomination process, showcasing a competitive electoral landscape in the region.