SINGAPORE: Millions of Singaporeans are heading to the polls on Saturday (May 3), as the country votes in its 14th General Election.
A total of 206 candidates from 11 parties, including two independents, are vying for 92 seats across 32 constituencies. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) already has five seats, following a walkover in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
About 2.75 million people are eligible to cast their ballots this year, an increase of more than 100,000 electors from the 2.65 million in the last contest.
Polling stations opened at 8am on Saturday after nine days of campaigning. GE2025 marked the return of in-person rallies, which were suspended in the 2020 election due to COVID-19 restrictions.
This election is Mr Lawrence Wong’s first since he took over as prime minister last year. Key voter concerns include housing, the economy, and the rising cost of living.
Of the 32 constituencies being contested, 17 are multi-member GRCs and 15 are Single Member Constituencies (SMCs).
There are five multi-cornered fights, including a four-way contest in Tampines GRC.
The PAP is contesting all 92 seats. Its main opposition, the Workers’ Party (WP), is fielding candidates in 26 seats.
The other opposition parties are:
Two seats – Radin Mas SMC and Mountbatten SMC – are being contested by two independents, Mr Darryl Lo and Mr Jeremy Tan respectively.
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A total of 206 candidates from 11 parties, including two independents, are vying for 92 seats across 32 constituencies. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) already has five seats, following a walkover in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
About 2.75 million people are eligible to cast their ballots this year, an increase of more than 100,000 electors from the 2.65 million in the last contest.
Polling stations opened at 8am on Saturday after nine days of campaigning. GE2025 marked the return of in-person rallies, which were suspended in the 2020 election due to COVID-19 restrictions.
This election is Mr Lawrence Wong’s first since he took over as prime minister last year. Key voter concerns include housing, the economy, and the rising cost of living.
Of the 32 constituencies being contested, 17 are multi-member GRCs and 15 are Single Member Constituencies (SMCs).
There are five multi-cornered fights, including a four-way contest in Tampines GRC.
The PAP is contesting all 92 seats. Its main opposition, the Workers’ Party (WP), is fielding candidates in 26 seats.
The other opposition parties are:
Red Dot United (RDU): 15 seats
People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR): 13 seats
Progress Singapore Party (PSP): 13 seats
Singapore Democratic Party (SDP): 11 seats
National Solidarity Party (NSP): 10 seats
People’s Power Party (PPP): 10 seats
Singapore People’s Party (SPP): 5 seats
Singapore United Party (SUP): 5 seats
Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA): 4 seats
Two seats – Radin Mas SMC and Mountbatten SMC – are being contested by two independents, Mr Darryl Lo and Mr Jeremy Tan respectively.
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