Singapore General Election Results

Lawrence Wong, leader of the People’s Action Party (PAP), achieved a significant victory in the recent Singapore general election, capturing 87 of the 97 parliamentary seats, according to local media reports.

As uncertainty looms globally, Wong and the PAP are tasked with addressing new challenges from the unstable world economy, particularly due to trade tariffs imposed by the US.

The PAP, Singapore’s oldest and largest political party, has been in power since the nation gained independence in 1965.

On the nomination day, April 23, about 2.6 million Singaporeans were eligible to cast their votes for the 92 contested seats in the elections.

This marked Wong’s initial election as Prime Minister, emphasizing Singapore’s global business focus while navigating the impact of tariffs from the US.

After receiving results from the Marsiling-Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency, Wong described the election as a “humble experience” and committed to diligently serving the voters.

“We are grateful for your strong mission… we respect the trust you have placed in us,” he stated.

The Electoral Bureau indicated that Singaporeans voted across 1,240 polling stations for 92 of the 97 available seats, shaping the future political landscape of the country.

This election represented the 19th since Singapore’s first in 1948, and the 14th since independence.

Wong, 52, was sworn in as the new prime minister nearly 20 years following Lee Hsien Loong’s resignation.

Opposition parties campaigned vigorously, raising concerns about housing prices and the increasing influx of foreigners in Singapore’s job market.

Wong’s administration has been navigating challenges resulting from tariffs levied by the US, which is Singapore’s largest trading partner.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry, Gang Kim Yong, engaged with US officials about the 10% tariffs affecting imports from Singapore.

While the PAP contested all 92 constituencies, its main opponent, the Workers’ Party (WP), contested 26 seats across eight constituencies.

Other contenders included the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) with 13 candidates, and various other parties such as the People’s Party of Singapore, the Democratic Party of Singapore, and others.

Wong encouraged Singaporeans to vote thoughtfully as the global economy faces unprecedented difficulties, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty.

Singapore, with its focus on finance and trade, finds itself amidst the ongoing US-China trade war, maintaining important economic and diplomatic ties with both countries.

In April 2025, Singapore’s manufacturing sector entered a recession, impacted by the tariffs introduced by President Trump, leading to numerous cancellations and delays in export orders.

The Purchasing Manager Index (PMI), indicative of manufacturing health, dropped to 49.6 points in April, a decline from March’s 50.6 points. Readings above 50 suggest growth, while below indicate contraction.

“The contraction in Singapore’s manufacturing activities will end a 19-month expansion streak,” reported the Straits Times, referencing the Singapore Purchasing and Materials Management report.

The PAP experienced walkovers in one of five Congressional sectors by the end of the nomination period.

Remarkably, the PAP’s popularity dipped to a near all-time low of 61% in the 2020 elections, a significant drop from nearly 70% in 2015, though they still secured 83 out of 93 seats, while the opposition gained a historic 10 seats.