Elections for standing committee members in Tamil Nadu's local bodies are scheduled from January 5 to January 7, 2026. Following member elections, chairpersons will be chosen. The number and types of committees vary by local body type: grama panchayats and block panchayats have four, district panchayats have five, municipalities have six, and corporations have eight. Returning officers will conduct the elections, with one seat reserved for women in all committees and for chairpersons. Preferential voting may be used if candidate numbers exceed posts.