1978 Singaporean presidential election

An election was held on 29 December 1978 to elect the President of Singapore.[1]

1978 Singaporean presidential election
29 December 1978
 
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 for his third four-year term as president.[2]

A total of 59 members of Parliament were present at the election while nine members were absent.[3]

Sheares was sworn in for his third term as president on 30 December 1978.[4]

Results
Candidate Party Votes %
Benjamin Sheares Independent 59 100
Total 59 100
Absent MPs 9 -
Total MPs/turnout 68 86.76
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References
  1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 29 December 1978. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. "Unanimous support for Sheares' re-election". The Straits Times. 30 December 1978. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 29 December 1978. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. "Sheares sworn in for third term". The Straits Times. 31 December 1978. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
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