Lawrence Wong retains power in Singapore’s general election, wins 87 of 97 seats

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong‘s People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a decisive victory in Singapore’s General Election on Saturday, successful 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats, in keeping with native media.
The get together sought a contemporary mandate amidst financial uncertainties stemming from US commerce tariffs. Since Singapore’s independence in 1965, the PAP has maintained steady governance.
On Saturday, roughly 2.6 million eligible Singaporean voters solid ballots for 92 contested seats, with PAP’s Marine Parade-Braddell Heights constituency already secured via a walkover on April 23.
This election marked Wong’s inaugural management check as prime minister of Singapore, a nation now confronting financial challenges attributable to tariffs carried out by US President Donald Trump.
Following the announcement of outcomes in Marsiling-Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Wong described the election as a “humbling experience” and dedicated to serving voters diligently.
“We are grateful for your strong mandate and… will honour the trust that you have given to us by working even harder for all of you,” mentioned the 52-year-old premier.
The Elections Department (ELD) reported that residents voted at 1,240 polling stations throughout the island for 92 of 97 parliamentary seats, figuring out Singapore’s political route.
This election represented Singapore’s nineteenth since 1948 and 14th post-independence. Wong assumed workplace final May, succeeding (*97*) Hsien Loong who served almost twenty years.
Opposition events carried out vigorous campaigns, highlighting issues about residing prices, housing affordability and international employee presence in Singapore’s labour-scarce financial system.
Senior PAP officers balanced marketing campaign actions with commerce negotiations throughout the nine-day interval following April 23 nominations, notably relating to US-imposed tariffs on Singapore’s exports.
Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Gan Kim (*87*) engaged in discussions with US counterparts relating to the ten per cent tariff on Singaporean imports.
The PAP contested all 92 constituencies, whereas the Workers’ Party competed for 26 seats throughout eight constituencies. The Progress Singapore Party fielded 13 candidates in six constituencies, alongside different collaborating events together with SPP, SDP, PPP, PAR, RDU, NSP, SUP and SDA.
Wong emphasised accountable voting given unprecedented world financial challenges. Singapore’s place between US-China commerce tensions is especially vital given its historic ties with each nations.
Singapore’s manufacturing sector entered recession territory in April 2025, with US tariffs inflicting export order deferrals and cancellations. The PMI decreased to 49.6 factors from March’s 50.6.
“The contraction in Singapore’s factory activity snaps 19 straight months of expansion,” reported The Straits Times, citing SIPMM’s Friday report.
The PAP secured one five-member constituency via walkover on April 23. Their in style vote share had beforehand declined to 61 per cent in 2020 from almost 70 per cent in 2015, although they retained 83 of 93 seats whereas the opposition gained ten seats.