Presidential Candidates Singapore

Singapore's Presidential Election Race Begins with Three Candidates

Eligible Candidates Revealed

Singapore’s Presidential Elections Committee announced on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, the three eligible candidates running for the largely ceremonial role of president, kick-starting an electoral process that will culminate in a public vote on September 1st.

Candidates Profiles

The three candidates are:

Ng Kok Song: Former chief investment officer of GIC Pte

Tan Kin Lian: Former chief executive officer of NTUC Income Cooperative

Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Former deputy prime minister and finance minister

To qualify as candidates, all three individuals met the eligibility criteria, including being Singapore citizens by birth and holding or having held public office.

Election Process

The public election, the sixth in Singapore's history, will be held on September 1st, 2023. Voters will elect a new president for a six-year term. The winning candidate will be sworn in as the ninth president of the Republic of Singapore on September 10th, 2023.

Conclusion

The upcoming presidential election marks a significant event in Singapore's political landscape, providing voters with a choice to shape the nation's future through the selection of a figure who will represent the country's highest office. The qualifications and experience of the three eligible candidates offer a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, ensuring an informed and competitive electoral process that will undoubtedly shape the nation's political discourse in the weeks leading up to the election.