Thackeray Family: The Thackeray family has been synonymous with Shiv Sena politics, Uddhav Thackeray, the former Chief Minister, along with his son Aaditya Thackeray, has played a crucial role in shaping the party’s modern direction. Aaditya Thackeray's cousin Varun Sardesai will also be in the fray from the Bandra East constituency. MNS party founder Raj Thackeray's son Amit is another aspiring politician

Pawar Family: One of Maharashtra’s most influential political families, is led by Sharad Pawar, who has served as an MP and held numerous ministerial portfolios over the decades. His daughter, Supriya Sule, is currently an MP from Baramati and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Rohit Pawar an MLA from Karjat-Jamkhed and Yugendra Pawar will be representing the next generation this polls

Bhujbal Family: Chhagan Bhujbal, a senior cabinet minister in Maharashtra, has played a pivotal role in state politics. His son, Pankaj Bhujbal, is a nominated Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), and Sameer Bhujbal, his nephew, is a former MP and current political aspirant

Munde Family: The Munde family’s political influence began with Gopinath Munde, a BJP stalwart. His daughter, Pankaja Munde, an MLC and former minister, and his nephew, Dhananjay Munde, an MLA from the Parli constituency, represent the family in politics today

Shelar Family: Ashish Shelar, a key BJP MLA and former Mumbai BJP president has been a significant figure in Maharashtra politics. His brother, Vinod Shelar, has also entered politics and has been fielded by the party from the Malad West constituency

Naik Family: Led by Ganesh Naik, an MLA, the family’s political clout extends to his sons, Sanjeev Naik, a former MP, and Sandeep Naik, who are both active in politics. Former minister Manohar Naik's sons, Yayati Naik and MLA Indranil Naik are gearing up for a potential face-off from the Pusad constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections

Chavan Family: Ashok Chavan, a former Chief Minister and current MP, represents a long lineage of political leadership. His daughter, Sreejaya Chavan, is seen as a potential candidate, poised to carry forward the family’s legacy and will be contesting from Bhokar assembly seat

Thorat Family: Balasaheb Thorat, a senior Congress MLA and cabinet minister, has been a key figure in Maharashtra politics for years. His daughter, Jayashree Thorat, is an aspiring politician, while his nephew, Satyajit Tambe, serves as an MLC, representing the continuity of the Thorat family’s political influence

Rane Family: BJP leader Narayan Rane, a former Chief Minister and current MP, has a political legacy that extends to his sons. Nitesh Rane and Nilesh Rane have both been involved in electoral politics, continuing their father’s political lineage.

Shinde Family: Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has carved out a significant role for himself in state politics. His son, Shrikant Shinde, is an MP and represents the Kalyan constituency, he will be campaigning for the party led by his father

Gaikwad Family: Eknath Gaikwad, a senior Congress leader, has passed on his political legacy to his daughter, Varsha Gaikwad, who is an MP from the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency and former Education Minister. Varsha's sister Jyoti Gaikwad is also fielding from from the Dharavi assembly constituency

Pachpute Family: Babanrao Pachpute, a former minister, and his daughter, Pratibha Pachpute, along with his son Vikramsinh Pachpute, represent the family’s active political involvement at various levels

Tatkare Family: Sunil Tatkare, a senior NCP leader, has seen his family continue his political legacy. His daughter, Aditi Tatkare, is a minister in the Maharashtra government, and his son, Aniket Tatkare, is also actively involved in politics

Mahadik Family: Mahadik family has been a rising force in Kolhapur politics. Dhananjay Mahadik, an MP, represents the family at the national level, while his son, Krishnaraj Mahadik, is seen as an aspirant

Waikar Family: Ravindra Waikar now the MP for Mumbai North West, there is speculation that his wife, Manisha Waikar, may contest the Jogeshwari East Assembly constituency as a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) candidate

Raut Brothers: Sanjay Raut, a prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP, is a vocal figure in Maharashtra politics. His brother, Sunil Raut, is an MLA, continuing the family’s involvement in the political sphere