PAP wins 87 of 97 seats in Singapore's May 2025 general election
Singapore held its general election on May 3, 2025, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's People's Action Party securing a decisive victory. The PAP won 87 of 97 parliamentary seats and 65.57 percent of the popular vote, up from 61.24 percent in the 2020 election. This represents the first electoral test for Wong since taking office in 2024. The opposition Workers' Party retained all ten of its seats and won two additional non-constituency seats, cementing its position as Singapore's main opposition force. Voter turnout was 92.83 percent. Key campaign issues included the rising cost of living, employment, housing, and global economic uncertainty. The election outcome signals continued political stability and policy continuity, with investors viewing the result as reassuring for Singapore's economic direction and regional positioning.
Key facts
- PAP won 87 of 97 seats in the May 3, 2025 general election
- PAP vote share increased to 65.57 percent from 61.24 percent in 2020
- Workers' Party retained all 10 seats and gained 2 additional non-constituency seats
- Voter turnout was 92.83 percent across 2.76 million eligible voters
- This was Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first general election as PAP leader
- Cost of living, employment, and housing were the primary election campaign issues
- Only PAP and Workers' Party won directly elected seats; 9 other parties and 2 independents lost their races
- A record 211 candidates contested, including 53 women, the highest number of female candidates in Singapore history
Limits of this briefing
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Sources
- Yahoo News Singapore: Singapore General Election results; PM Lawrence Wong's PAP wins strong mandate Centre
- East Asia Forum: People's Action Party prevails in Singapore Centre
- Asia Society: Singapore's Ruling Party Wins, but the Opposition Is Here to Stay Centre
- The Diplomat: Singapore's PAP Scores Decisive Victory in General Election Centre
- China Briefing: Singapore's 2025 Election: Signals for Foreign Investors Centre