Singapore is set to hold its general election on May 3rd, 2025, marking the first electoral test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong since he assumed office last year.
The election follows the dissolution of Parliament on April 15th, as advised by Wong and approved by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
This will be Singapore’s 14th general election since independence and a pivotal moment for Wong’s leadership and his team of fourth-generation leaders.
The election campaign, which spans just nine days, is expected to focus on pressing domestic concerns such as the rising cost of living, housing affordability, job security, and the growing demand for healthcare amid an ageing population.
Wong’s government has already introduced measures to address these challenges, including a populist budget featuring tax rebates, handouts, and sector-specific support. However, opposition parties argue that these efforts may not be sufficient to tackle long-term structural issues.
A total of 97 parliamentary seats will be contested across 33 constituencies, up from 93 seats in the previous election.
Singapore’s electoral system includes Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), where teams of candidates compete, and Single Member Constituencies (SMCs), where individual candidates run.
While the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) is widely expected to retain power, the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) and other smaller parties are gearing up to challenge the PAP’s dominance
