Oupalam is one of the 30 assembly constituencies in Puducherry and is currently represented by Annibal Kennedy of the DMK. The seat has traditionally been a stronghold of the AIADMK, with A Anbalagan winning four consecutive elections in 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016 before finishing as runner-up to Kennedy in 2021 by 4,780 votes. In 2021, Oupalam had 27,603 registered electors, of whom 23,498 cast their votes. Assembly elections for all 30 constituencies in Puducherry are expected to be held in April.