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Singapore's PAP Secures Landslide Win in First Election Under PM Lawrence Wong

The ruling party increased its vote share to 65.57%, winning 87 of 97 seats, as voters prioritized stability and continuity during economic uncertainty.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of the People's Action Party (PAP) celebrates at the party's gathering centre during the general election results, in Singapore on May 3, 2025. Singapore's ruling party headed for a crushing victory at general elections on May 3, sample counts showed, with voters giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he was seeking.
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People's Action Party supporters gather at an assembly area to wait for results of the general election in Singapore, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Overview

  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's People's Action Party (PAP) won 87 out of 97 seats, securing 65.57% of the popular vote, up from 61.24% in 2020.
  • This was Wong's first election as prime minister, marking a successful transition in leadership and reinforcing his mandate to govern.
  • The Workers' Party retained its 10 seats and will fill two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) positions, maintaining its role as the main opposition.
  • The Progress Singapore Party failed to win any seats, losing its two NCMP positions and underscoring the dominance of the PAP and Workers' Party in Singapore's political landscape.
  • Voter turnout reached 92.47%, reflecting strong civic participation as Singaporeans weighed concerns over economic challenges and global trade pressures.