If more than one candidate is nominated, Singaporeans will go to the polls on Sep 1, a Friday, which will be declared a public holiday.
To be nominated as a candidate, the person must deliver his nomination paper, along with the Certificate of Eligibility, the Community Certificate and the Political Donation Certificate.Each candidate must pay a deposit of S$40,500. This can be done before Nomination Day.
Nomination proceedings will take place at the People's Association auditorium at King George's Avenue between 11am and 12pm on Aug 22. The returning officer is Mr Tan Meng Dui, chief executive officer of the Housing and Development Board.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Aug 11, 2023, issued the Writ of Election for the Presidential Election.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that a few people have already made known their intention to run for the presidency. "The President represents all Singaporeans, and stands as a symbol of our unity and aspirations. Listen to what each candidate has to say, and assess them and their views carefully," wrote Mr Lee.
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