Lawrence Wong's PAP wins Singapore general election with 87 of 97 seats
Singapore's People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% of the vote in the general election held on 3 May 2025.
Summary
Singapore's People's Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of the 97 parliamentary seats in the general election held on 3 May 2025, with 65.57% of the valid votes, up from 61.24% in 2020. It was Wong's first general election as Prime Minister and PAP leader. The Workers' Party retained its 10 seats and will be offered two Non-Constituency MP seats. Voter turnout was 92.47%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Wong on 4 May 2025 and said he looked forward to advancing the India–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Key facts
- Poll date
- 3 May 2025
- Winner
- People's Action Party (PAP), PM Lawrence Wong
- Seats
- 87 of 97
- Vote share
- 65.57% (61.24% in 2020)
- Workers' Party
- Retained 10 seats; offered 2 NCMP seats
- Turnout
- 92.47%
- India link
- PM Modi's congratulations; Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In Singapore's general election of 3 May 2025, how many of the 97 parliamentary seats did the People's Action Party win?
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Correct answer: A — 87 of 97
The PAP won 87 of 97 seats. The Workers' Party retained 10 seats.
Consider the following statements about Singapore's 2025 general election: 1. The PAP's vote share rose to 65.57% from 61.24% in 2020. 2. The Workers' Party retained its 10 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by CNA and The Straits Times.
While congratulating Lawrence Wong in May 2025, PM Modi described India–Singapore ties as a:
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Correct answer: B — Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said he looked forward to further advancing the India–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.