1974 Singaporean presidential election

An election was held on 6 November 1974 to elect the President of Singapore.[1]

1974 Singaporean presidential election

6 November 1974

Nominee Benjamin Sheares Party Independent Electoral vote 59

President before election Benjamin Sheares Independent Elected President Benjamin Sheares Independent

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	%
Benjamin Sheares	Independent	59	100
Total		59	100
Absent MPs		6	-
Total MPs/turnout		65	90.77

References

1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
2. "Sheares elected to second term of office". The Straits Times. 7 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
3. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
4. "SHEARES TAKES THE OATH". The Straits Times. 3 January 1975. Retrieved 24 July 2020.