Singapore GE2025 Polling Day: Key Timelines and What to Expect
- GordonGekko
- May 3
- 2 min read
Singaporeans head to the ballot box today, May 3, 2025, for the highly anticipated 14th General Election (GE2025). This election marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s political landscape, as it is the first to be held under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024.
With 97 parliamentary seats being contested across 33 constituencies, this is the most competitive general election in the nation’s history. A total of 211 candidates are vying for the mandate of nearly 2.76 million eligible voters.
Polling Day Timeline
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Voting Hours
Polling stations opened at 8:00 AM and will remain in operation until 8:00 PM. Voters are advised to check their designated stations and head out during off-peak hours to avoid long waits. The Elections Department has reminded voters to bring their polling card and NRIC or passport for identification.
After 8:00 PM: Sample Count Released
Once polls close, a sample count will be conducted to provide an early indication of each constituency’s result. This process involves tallying a small, random sample of votes to prevent speculation and misinformation while official counting takes place. Sample counts are expected to be released within two to three hours after polls close.
Late Night: Official Results Announced
The official vote counting begins immediately after polling ends. Results for most constituencies are expected in the early hours of Sunday, May 4. The Elections Department will announce each constituency’s result once confirmed.
By May 13: Overseas Vote Counting
Votes from overseas polling stations and postal ballots will be counted no earlier than 10 days after Polling Day. While these votes typically do not alter overall results, they are included in the official tally and are significant in closely contested constituencies.
What’s at Stake
GE2025 is widely seen as a referendum on the leadership transition and the People’s Action Party’s ability to maintain dominance amid growing public calls for political plurality and economic reforms. Opposition parties, especially the Workers’ Party, are contesting key constituencies in hopes of expanding their parliamentary presence.
As the nation awaits results, Singaporeans are watching closely to see how the next chapter of leadership will unfold—one that may reshape the direction of governance and policy in the years ahead.
