Overview
- The People’s Action Party (PAP) won 87 of 97 parliamentary seats, maintaining its dominance in Singapore’s political landscape.
- The PAP increased its national vote share to 65.57%, up from 61.24% in the 2020 election, marking a significant endorsement of its leadership.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong successfully navigated his first electoral test, leveraging voter concerns over economic uncertainty caused by US tariffs.
- The opposition Workers’ Party retained its 10 elected seats and secured two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) positions, reaffirming its role as the principal opposition.
- This election underscores Singaporeans’ preference for stability and economic security during a time of global trade and financial turbulence.