Overview

• President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved parliament on April 15, officially initiating the process for Singapore’s 14th General Election.
• Nomination Day is scheduled for April 23, with a nine-day campaigning period leading up to Polling Day on May 3.
• This election marks the first under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024, leading the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).
• Key voter concerns include the high cost of living, job security, and broader economic challenges exacerbated by U.S. trade tariffs and global instability.
• The PAP will field over 30 new candidates for the 97 parliamentary seats, facing a strong opposition push following historic gains in the 2020 election.