1974 Singaporean presidential election

Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 6 November 1974.

1974 Singaporean presidential election

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Nominee Benjamin Sheares Party Independent Electoral vote 59

President before election Benjamin Sheares Independent Elected President Benjamin Sheares Independent

The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 6 November 1974 where 59 members were present and 6 members were absent.^[1] Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares for a second term as president.^[2] Sheares was unanimously re-elected by Parliament as president. Sheares was sworn in for his second four-year term as president on 2 January 1975.^[3][2][4]

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Benjamin Sheares	Independent	59	100.00
Total			59	100.00
Total votes			59	–
Registered voters/turnout			65	90.77