Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Faces First Election With Newcomers, Fewer Veterans
- Singapore's Nomination Day starts on Wednesday amidst uncertainty, as the People's Action Party has not revealed its line-up in key battlegrounds, suggesting possible last-minute changes among ministers to strengthen their position against the Workers' Party.
- Lawrence Wong leads the People's Action Party as prime minister for the first time since May 2024.
- The election is anticipated to be highly competitive, as the People's Action Party aims to mitigate the Workers' Party's growth in northeastern Singapore.
- Wong stated, 'Your vote will determine your future and your children's future,' emphasizing the election's significance.
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Singapore kicked off a lightning-fast, nine-day campaign on Wednesday for its May 3 election. The vote promises to be the most contested since independence, as the ruling People’s Action Party sweats a strong challenge amid weak economic forecasts. Elections in Singapore are usually dull affairs: The PAP has utterly dominated all contests since 1965, with members of the founding Lee family serving as PM for 45 years combined, and as recently as …
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also secretary-general of the ruling People’s Action Party, said that “preparing for an election is always a dynamic matter”, after the party sprung several surprises on Nomination Day.

PM faces first test as Singapore election campaign kicks off
Singapore's election campaign officially kicked off Wednesday, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong facing his first major test amid public frustration over rising living costs and a rejuvenated opposition.
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