Singapore's Upcoming Election: The Focus on Margins Rather Than Results

Sun Oct 19 2025 14:35:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

With the People's Action Party poised to maintain its long-standing dominance, voter sentiments are shifting towards the opposition amid growing discontent.

The Singaporean general election scheduled for Saturday has observers closely watching the electoral margins rather than just the winners. Although the People's Action Party (P.A.P.) is expected to secure another term after over sixty years of governance, its decreasing popularity—evident in its second-lowest vote share in the last election—signals a growing call for democratic competition. Analysts note an increasing discontent among voters, particularly regarding the party's handling of soaring living costs.

The Workers' Party, main alternative to P.A.P., has mobilized substantial support with packed rally events, showcasing consumer interest in its campaign materials. Pritam Singh, the Workers’ Party leader, emphasized the necessity for balance in governance, urging the importance of an alternative voice in Parliament for a more robust democracy.

This election also acts as a referendum on the new Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, who succeeded long-time leader Lee Hsien Loong. Wong's strategy emphasizes stability and international relations amid ongoing global trade uncertainties, reiterating P.A.P.'s history of providing security and prosperity to its citizens.