1985 Singaporean presidential election
Presidential election in Singapore
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Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 30 August 1985, following the resignation of the incumbent, Devan Nair. [1][2]
During the election, 73 members of Parliament were present and five members were absent. Wee Kim Wee was elected by the Parliament of Singapore. [3] Wee was sworn in as the fourth president on 2 September 1985.[4]
Results
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Wee Kim Wee | Independent | 73 | 100.00 | |
Total | 73 | 100.00 | ||
Total votes | 73 | – | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 78 | 93.59 |
References
- ^ "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT". Parliament of SIngapore. 30 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "All ayes for Kim Wee as President". The Straits Times. 31 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 30 August 1985. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Hoe, Irene (3 September 1985). "30 seconds later, our new President". The Straits Times.
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