Singapore Election 2025 Live: Singapore's PAP on track to win another landslide, sample vote count shows

Singapore Election 2025 Live: Singapore's ruling party set for another big election victory

Singapore's People's Action Party was on course on Saturday for a decisive victory for a 14th successive election, preliminary vote counts showed, as the PAP looked set to extend its unbroken six-decade rule over the wealthy city-state.

Samples of voting in the 32 constituencies contested on Saturday showed the PAP had won in all but three races. Combined with five seats already won by the PAP in a walkover, that translated to wins in 87 of the 97 parliamentary seats. Read more

Singapore Election 2025 Live: A sample count of votes indicates Singapore's People's Action Party has won another landslide, election department says

A sample count of votes released by Singapore's Election Department indicated that the long-ruling People's Action Party has won another landslide in Saturday's general elections.

The count showed the PAP in strong leads in 82 seats out of 93 seats. It earlier won five seats uncontested, which gives the PAP a total 87 seats in an enlarged Parliament. In 2020 polls, it won 83 seats. The sample count showed the opposition Workers Party maintaining 10 seats.

Singapore Election 2025 Live: Singapore's PAP on course for election win, preliminary vote count shows

Samples from official vote counting in Singapore's election on Saturday showed the People's Action Party was on course for victory, as the party looked set to win its 14th successive ballot and extend its six-decade rule.

Samples of voting in nine of the 32 constituencies being contested showed the PAP had won in all of the aces. The vote count was ongoing and more sample counts were being released by the election commission.

The sample vote count has a 4% margin of error, according to the commission. A final result is expected in the early hours of Sunday.

Singapore elections LIVE: Polling closed

Polls closed Saturday in an election where Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong faces his first major test against a rejuvenated opposition in uncertain economic times for the trade-centred nation.

Wong’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) is expected to easily retain a clear majority in parliament but its dominance is increasingly being challenged by a more vocal electorate.

Singapore elections 2025 LIVE: President Tharman casts his vote

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived at Nanyang Girls’ High School around 5.30pm to vote. He was joined by his wife, Jane Ittogi.

Singapore elections LIVE: 82% voter turnout by 5pm, says ELD

By 5pm, about 82 per cent of eligible voters in Singapore had cast their votes, according to the Elections Department (ELD).

A total of 2,164,593 people voted out of the 2,627,026 eligible voters in contested areas.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: All eyes on PAP's vote share

In Singapore’s 2025 general election, the outcome is not in doubt—the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) is expected to win—but the margin of its victory is under close scrutiny.

That margin is seen as a barometer of public sentiment and will influence the strength of the government’s mandate under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

The PAP is seeking solid voter backing as it tackles pressing issues like economic uncertainty, inflation, and housing shortages.

A weaker-than-expected showing could signal public frustration and a shift toward greater political pluralism.

The Workers’ Party (WP), contesting 26 of the 92 seats up for grabs, hopes to expand its parliamentary presence and play a stronger role in holding the government accountable.

Singapore Election 2025 Live: Knowing Pritam Singh - the key opposition voice this election

Pritam Singh, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party (WP) since 2018, has been a prominent figure in Singapore’s politics as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, which has traditionally been dominated by the People’s Action Party (PAP) since the country’s independence. Singh has represented the Eunos division in the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since 2011.

Singh, of Punjabi descent and a practicing Sikh, is married to Loveleen Kaur Walia, a Singaporean theatre practitioner. The couple has two daughters.

Recently, Singh's political career has faced challenges following his conviction on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee, a ruling that could have serious consequences for his future in politics.

Singapore Election 2025 Live: 48% of eligible voters cast ballots by noon, ELD reports

As of noon local time, 1,261,449 Singaporeans had voted, representing 48% of the total 2,627,026 eligible voters in the contested areas, according to the Elections Department (ELD).

Singapore Election 2025 Live: 2025 election under watch as global firms eye regional stability

Businesses and multinational corporations with regional headquarters in Singapore are closely monitoring the outcome of the 2025 election, given the country’s strategic role as a gateway to Asian markets.

As of June 2024, Singapore’s population stood at 6.04 million, up 2 percent from the previous year, mainly due to an increase in non-resident numbers, according to the Population-in-Brief report.

Singapore Election 2025 Live: Why is the 2025 election important?

This year also marks Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence - a milestone highlighting the city-state’s remarkable rise from a GDP per capita of $500 in 1965 to over $93,000 today.

Yet, the party that engineered that success now finds itself at a crossroads.

Singapore Election 2025 Live: GST hike under fire amid surplus windfall, mounting cost-of-living concerns

Despite Singapore’s reputation for prosperity, world-class infrastructure, and low crime, economic concerns have grown louder.

The two-stage Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike—now at 9%—has sparked criticism, especially after the government reported a $4.9 billion fiscal surplus in 2024.

Nearly $1 billion in handouts has been earmarked to cushion daily expenses, but critics, including the opposition Workers' Party (WP), argue the tax hike was unnecessary.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: PAP dominates ballot, but voter undercurrents stir

Analysts say the outcome is not in question - the PAP is almost certain to retain power - but subtle shifts could carry long-term significance.

As younger Singaporeans push for greater accountability and diverse perspectives, even incremental gains by the opposition could signal a slow evolution in the city-state’s political landscape.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: What favours the PAP?

The PAP’s advantage lies in both structure and strategy. Wong called the election at short notice, limiting the opposition’s preparation time.

The GRC system, requiring teams and ethnic diversity, creates barriers for less resourced opposition parties.

Furthermore, the high candidate deposit of S$13,500 (US$10,280) and frequent redrawing of electoral boundaries, which the PAP says reflect demographic changes, have also been accused of giving the ruling party an upper hand.

With five seats already won uncontested, and the rest being fought under an electoral model that heavily favors incumbents, the opposition faces an uphill battle.

But with economic anxiety and growing political awareness, especially among younger voters, the PAP’s traditional grip may be tested further.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: The Opposition landscape

The main opposition force is the Workers’ Party (WP), led by Pritam Singh, who became Singapore’s first official Leader of the Opposition after the 2020 elections.

While the WP has made steady gains, it is fielding only 26 candidates this time — fewer than a third of the seats — citing limited resources and fragmented opposition support.

Other parties include nine smaller opposition groups and two independents, all competing to chip away at the PAP’s dominance. Singh has stated that even if his party won all 26 seats, it would not destabilize the government but would strengthen democratic checks and balance.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: Key issues for voters

The opposition has centered its campaign around economic inequality, housing shortages, and the cost of living — all pressing concerns in one of the world’s most expensive cities. Wong’s government has responded with generous budget handouts — including grocery vouchers, tax rebates, and cash payouts — to cushion the public from inflation and global economic uncertainty.

Another major opposition demand includes tighter regulations on foreign workers in high-income sectors and expanded healthcare subsidies, particularly for the aging population.

Wong has pushed back against these ideas, warning they may strain public finances and deter investment.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: What’s at stake?

The PAP, in power since Singapore’s independence, is widely credited with establishing a clean, efficient government and maintaining economic stability.

Yet, in recent years, dissatisfaction has grown over rising living costs, housing affordability, immigration pressures, and restrictions on civil liberties.

While the PAP is not expected to lose power, its support has eroded.

In the 2020 general election, its share of the popular vote dropped to 61%, down from nearly 70% in 2015.

Though it retained 83 out of 93 seats, the opposition won a record 10 seats, indicating a growing appetite for alternative voices and increased accountability.

The 2025 election is also a test for Lawrence Wong, the former finance minister and U.S.-trained economist who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore’s Prime Minister.

A strong PAP showing would cement Wong’s authority and signal continuity in Singapore’s one-party dominance.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: How the election works - 33 seats, 97 MPs, and a head start for PAP

There are 33 constituencies in total — 15 SMCs and 18 GRCs — with 97 seats up for grabs in Parliament.

However, five seats have already gone uncontested to the PAP in one GRC where no opposition candidates stood.

In total, about 2.76 million people are registered to vote.

Polling runs from 8 am to 8 pm local time, with results expected the same night.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: SMCs vs GRCs

In SMCs, voters elect one representative.

In GRCs, they vote for a team of up to six candidates. Each GRC team must include at least one member from a minority ethnic group to ensure diverse representation in Parliament.

While this model is meant to safeguard minority interests, critics argue it favors the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) by making it harder for opposition parties to contest, especially in larger multi-member seats.

Singapore Election 2025 Live Updates: The Election Process

Singapore’s general elections are held every five years and voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens.

The country uses a hybrid electoral system combining Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) and Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs).