GE2025: Analysis - how the PAP scored a landslide win and why the opposition failed to make inroads
- Singapore's People's Action Party won 87 of 97 parliamentary seats on May 3, 2025, securing its 14th consecutive election victory under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- The PAP's triumph followed a campaign focusing on high living costs and housing shortages amid global economic tensions and warnings of potential recession.
- The PAP increased its vote share to 65.57%, surpassing the 61.2% achieved in 2020, while the Workers' Party retained its 10 seats but failed to expand its presence.
- Prime Minister Wong described the result as a "humbling experience" and thanked voters for the "strong mandate," which experts said reflects voters' preference for continuity and security.
- The outcome strengthens the PAP's firm control over Singapore's parliament, but opposition parties face growing challenges amid a fragmented landscape and voters favoring stability.
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Singapore’s PAP wins election with 87 of 97 seats, official results show
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s People’s Action Party won its 14th successive election on Saturday with 87 of 97 seats in parliament, according to results from the election commission, extending its six-decade rule over the Asian financial hub. The PAP had yet to be formally declared winner but had won in 30 of 33 constituencies, the commission said. (Reporting by Xinghui Kok, Jun Yuan Yong; Editing by Martin Petty)
PAP's Decisive Win: Singapore Election Results Unveiled
PAP's Decisive Win: Singapore Election Results Unveiled Singapore's People's Action Party (PAP) remains poised for a sweeping victory, with early vote counts indicating wins in 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats contested. This suggests a 14th consecutive electoral triumph for PAP, extending its six-decade dominion over the city-state.The Workers' Party, PAP's main opposition, appears poised to retain its 10-seat hold in parliament, maintaining a …
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