1970 Singaporean presidential election

An election was held on 30 December 1967 to elect the President of Singapore.[1] It was held following the death of Yusof Ishak, Singapore's first president, on 23 November 1970.

1970 Singaporean presidential election
30 December 1970
 
Nominee Benjamin Sheares
Party Independent
Electoral vote 54
President before election

Yeoh Ghim Seng
(Acting President)
People's Action Party

 Elected President

Benjamin Sheares
Independent

Benjamin Sheares was unanimously elected by the Parliament of Singapore to his first four-year term as president.[2]

Election

The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 30 December 1970 where 54 members were present and 4 members were absent.[3]

Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares as president.[1] The Parliament unanimously voted to elect Sheares as president.

Sheares was sworn in for his first four-year term as president on 2 January 1971.[4]

Results
Candidate Party Votes %
Benjamin Sheares Independent 54 100
Total 54 100
Absent MPs 4 -
Total MPs/turnout 51 93.10
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References
  1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 30 December 1970. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  2. "All 'ayes' for Sheares". The Straits Times. 31 December 1970. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  4. "Singapore's presidents". Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 24 July 2020.


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