1974 Singaporean presidential election

Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 6 November 1974.

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

The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 6 November 1974 where 59 members were present and 6 members were absent.[1] Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares for a second term as president.[2] 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.[3][2][4]

Results
CandidatePartyVotes%
Benjamin ShearesIndependent59100.00
Total59100.00
Total votes59–
Registered voters/turnout6590.77

References
  1. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  2. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 6 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. "SHEARES TAKES THE OATH". The Straits Times. 3 January 1975. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  4. "Sheares elected to second term of office". The Straits Times. 7 November 1974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.


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