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2d ago

PAP Secures Stronger Mandate Under Lawrence Wong in GE2025

The ruling party increased its vote share and parliamentary seats, while the Workers' Party maintained its position as the main opposition amid the struggles of smaller parties.

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Overview

  • The People’s Action Party (PAP) won 87 of 97 parliamentary seats, increasing its vote share to 65.57%, up from 61.24% in 2020.
  • Lawrence Wong, in his first election as PAP leader, defied historical trends by improving the party's performance after a leadership transition.
  • The Workers' Party retained its 10 seats and held steady with a 50.04% vote share in contested areas, solidifying its role as the primary opposition.
  • Smaller opposition parties, including PSP and SDP, failed to win seats, with many candidates losing their deposits for garnering less than 12.5% of the vote.
  • The PAP's disciplined campaign strategy focused on local issues, resource allocation in eastern constituencies, and avoiding personal attacks, resonating with voters.