Dhule, situated in the state of Maharashtra, is not only a district but also a significant Lok Sabha constituency. Historically, the Dhule region was inhabited primarily by tribal populations, contributing to its rich cultural diversity. However, on July 1, 1998, the region was administratively divided into two separate districts, Dhule and Nandurbar, each with its distinct identity and administrative setup.
Despite its predominantly rural character, Dhule district also encompasses urban areas, with approximately 26.11% of the population residing in urban centers.
Initially, the seat witnessed a victory for Uttamrao Lakshan Patil from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in the first election held in 1957. However, this was followed by a prolonged period of Congress dominance, which lasted for 35 years starting from the 1962 election.
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During this period of Congress dominance, notable leaders such as Chudaman Ananda Patil and Reshma Motiram Bhoye secured multiple victories, representing the constituency in the Lok Sabha. Chudaman Ananda Patil notably won three consecutive elections from 1962 to 1971, while Reshma Motiram Bhoye clinched victories in 1980, 1984, and 1989.
The political landscape of Dhule witnessed a shift in 1991 when Bapu Hari Choure emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha election, marking a departure from Congress dominance. Since then, the constituency has alternated between the Congress and BJP, with the BJP securing victories in the last three elections held in 2009, 2014, and 2019.
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In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious yet again in the Dhule Lok Sabha constituency, securing 613,533 votes. He defeated Congress's Kunal Rohidas Patil, who came in second with 384,290 votes. The third position was secured by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's (VBA) Nabi Ahmad Ahmadulla, who received 39,449 votes. The voter turnout in the constituency stood at 55.42%.
In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Dhule Lok Sabha constituency, securing 529,450 votes. He defeated Congress's Amarishbhai Rasiklal Patel, who came in second with 398,727 votes. The third position was secured by Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) Yogesh Yashwant Ishi, who received 9,897 votes. The Dhule Lok Sabha constituency recorded a voting percentage of 58.65% in the 2014 election.
Key candidates:
| Candidate | Party |
| Dr Subhash Ramrao Bhamre | BJP |
| Dr Shobha Dinesh Bachhav | INC |
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