1957 By Election
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David Marshall, Singapore's first Chief Minister and leader of the Singapore Labour Front, resigned from his ministerial position and his party membership on 7 June 1956 following unsuccessful negotiations with the British government for full internal self-government.[1]
Lee Kuan Yew, leader of the People’s Action Party (PAP), resigned his seat in response to a public challenge from Marshall[2], who had criticised Lee’s participation in subsequent constitutional talks as a betrayal. Although Marshall later withdrew from the contest, Lee proceeded with the by-election to reaffirm his mandate.
Main Event
Writ of election
3 May 1957 (Fri)
3 May 1957 (Fri)
Nomination day
18 May 1957 (Mon)
18 May 1957 (Mon)
Polling day
29 June 1957 (Fri)
29 June 1957 (Fri)
Swearing-in
17 July 1957 (Wed)
17 July 1957 (Wed)
Electoral Boundaries
Results
| Parties and alliances (Leader) |
Seats | Votes[3] | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contested | Won | |||
| Liberal Socialist Party (LSP) (Tan Chye Cheng) |
2 | 1 | 3,657 | 28.74 |
| People’s Action Party (PAP) (Lee Kuan Yew) |
1 | 1 | 4,707 | 36.99 (▲ 28.27) |
| Independent(s) | 4 | 0 | 3,242 | 25.48 |
| Singapore Labour Front (LF) (Lim Yew Hock) |
1 | 0 | 1,118 | 8.79 (▼ 18.27) |
| Electorate | 29,563 | |||
| Total Votes cast | 12,874 | 43.55 | ||
| Valid Votes | 12,724 | 98.83 | ||
References
- ↑ Mr. Marshall Passes On. The Straits Times (8 June 1956). Digitised by National Library Board.
- ↑ LEE v MARSHALL AT POLLS The Starits Times (27 April 1957). Digitised by National Library Board.
- ↑ 1957 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION RESULTS. Elections Department.
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