1981 Singaporean presidential election

Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 23 October 1981, after the death of the incumbent president Benjamin Sheares. ^[1][2]

1981 Singaporean presidential election

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Nominee Devan Nair Party Independent Electoral vote 58

President before election Yeoh Ghim Seng (acting) PAP Elected President Devan Nair Independent

During the election, 58 members of Parliament were present while 14 members were absent. Devan Nair was elected by the Parliament of Singapore. ^[3] Nair was sworn in as the third president on 24 October 1981.^[4]

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Devan Nair	Independent	58	100.00
Total			58	100.00
Total votes			58	–
Registered voters/turnout			72	80.56