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Elections in Singapore
parliamentary republic
Elections in Singapore: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Lawrence Wong; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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LW
Lawrence Wong live
Head of government - People's Action Party
In office since
15 May 2024
Party
People's Action Party
Head of state
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Region
Asia
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Next election
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Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Singapore
Population
5 866 139
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Singapore
Established
1965
Currency
Singapore dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Singapore
Region
Asia
Area
719 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - Lee Hsien Loong Lawrence Wong
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Singapore?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Singapore?
The head of government is Lawrence Wong (People's Action Party).
When was the last election in Singapore?
The most recent was the Singaporean general election on 3 May 2025.
What type of government does Singapore have?
Singapore is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.