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