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
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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.


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