1974 Singaporean presidential election
An election was held on 6 November 1974 to elect the President of Singapore.[1]
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Benjamin Sheares was unanimously re-elected by the Parliament of Singapore to his second term as president.[2]
Election
The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 6 November 1974 where 59 members were present and 6 members were absent.[3]
Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares for a second term as president.[1] Sheares was unanimously re-elected by Parliament as president.
Sheares was sworn in for his second four-year term as president on 2 January 1975.[4]
Results
Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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Benjamin Sheares | Independent | 59 | 100 |
Total | 59 | 100 | |
Absent MPs | 6 | - | |
Total MPs/turnout | 65 | 90.77 |
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References
- "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- "Sheares elected to second term of office". The Straits Times. 7 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- "SHEARES TAKES THE OATH". The Straits Times. 3 January 1975. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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