1985 Singaporean presidential election

An election was held on 30 August 1985 to elect the President of Singapore.[1] It was held following the resignation of President Devan Nair on 28 March 1985.

1985 Singaporean presidential election
30 August 1985
 
Nominee Wee Kim Wee
Party Independent
Electoral vote 73
President before election

Yeoh Ghim Seng
(As acting President)
People's Action Party

 Elected President

Wee Kim Wee
Independent

Wee Kim Wee was unanimously elected by the Parliament of Singapore as president.[2]

During the election, 73 members of Parliament were present and five members were absent.[3]

Wee was sworn in as president on 2 September 1985.[4]

Results
Candidate Party Votes %
Wee Kim Wee Independent 73 100
Total 73 100
Absent MPs 5 -
Total MPs/turnout 78 93.59
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References
  1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT". Parliament of SIngapore. 30 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. "All ayes for Kim Wee as President". The Straits Times. 31 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 30 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. Hoe, Irene (3 September 1985). "30 seconds later, our new President". The Straits Times.
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