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

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.