Wednesday, 23 April 2025 marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s political calendar — the official Singapore Nomination Day for the General Election 2025 (GE2025). This is the day when aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) formally submit their candidacy, setting the stage for the country’s next electoral showdown.
Key Dates for GE2025
- 15 April 2025 – Parliament dissolved and Writ of Election issued
- 23 April 2025 – Nomination Day
- 3 May 2025 – Polling Day
What Happens on Nomination Day?
Nomination Day is when candidates file their nomination papers to contest in their respective constituencies. From 11 AM to 12 noon, candidates must be physically present at designated nomination centres to submit all required documents. There are nine nomination centres across the island set up by the Elections Department Singapore (ELD).
According to the ELD, candidates must also be accompanied by at least one proposer, seconder, and four assentors who are registered voters in the constituency. (eld.gov.sg)
GE2025: What’s New?
- 97 seats will be contested across 33 electoral divisions, an increase from 93 seats in the last election.
- These include 15 Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) and 18 Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs).
- This will be the first General Election under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024.
Confirmed Candidates and Highlights
Several key parties have revealed their lineups:
- The People’s Action Party (PAP) is fielding a strong team in Punggol GRC, including Gan Kim Yong, Sun Xueling, Janil Puthucheary, and Yeo Wan Ling.
- The Workers’ Party (WP) has announced their team for East Coast GRC, featuring Jasper Kuan, Nathaniel Koh, Yee Jenn Jong, Sufyan Mikhail Petra, and Paris V Parameswari.
(Source: Mothership.sg)
Where to Watch the Action
National broadcaster Mediacorp is offering comprehensive live coverage in all four national languages. Expect updates, interviews, and commentary throughout the day as the political scene heats up.
The Singapore nomination day is more than just a formality — it’s the start of a democratic process that determines the country’s leadership for the next five years. Whether you’re a political enthusiast or a first-time voter, GE2025 promises to be one of Singapore’s most exciting elections yet.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Straits Times live coverage or follow ELD’s official site for official information.
