# singapore presidential elections

These Are the Three Candidates Running for President in Singapore » Singaporeans will vote on Sept. 1 for just the third time since a constitutional amendment in 1991 transformed the presidency into a publicly elected post. Time.com

Presidential election: What happens after Polling Day » VOTERS will be heading to the polling stations on Friday (Sep 1) for Singapore’s first contested presidential election in 12 years.  Read more at The Business Times. Businesstimes.com.sg

Congratulations to the New President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam - United States Department of State » The United States congratulates Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his election as the ninth president of the Republic of Singapore. The United States and Singapore share a longstanding and robust partnership built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared values, and common interests. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Shanmugaratnam and the people of Singapore […] State.gov

Singapore’s Former Deputy Premier Tharman Wins Presidency by a Landslide » Candidates with long-standing ties to the ruling party have dominated the largely-ceremonial post since it became an elected position three decades ago. Time.com

Tharman Shanmugaratnam to be Singapore's 9th President after 70.4% landslide win » Ng Kok Song finished second with 15.72 per cent of the vote, followed by Tan Kin Lian, who received 13.88 per cent. Channelnewsasia.com