The Singapore General Elections 2025 (GE2025) is happening on Saturday, 3 May 2025, and voters across the country will head to the polls to elect the next Members of Parliament (MP).
Whether you just turned 21, recently became a citizen, or missed the last few elections, stepping into the voting booth for the first time can feel a little daunting. After all, no one really teaches you how to vote. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the GE2025 and all things related to voting.
Who can vote in the GE2025?
Voting eligibility depends on various factors. To vote in the GE2025, you have to meet the following criteria (correct as of February 1, 2025):
- Be a citizen of Singapore
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a Singapore residential address on your identity card (NRIC)
If you’re residing overseas, you must have a local contact address registered with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority in order to be eligible to vote. Double-check with the Elections Department’s online portal if you’re eligible to vote in the GE2025 — just to be safe!
Which constituency are you in?
A constituency is a specific geographic area in Singapore, and each constituency has its specific set of contesting candidates. On 3 May 2025, Singaporeans will have to vote and elect the next 97 Members of Parliament across 33 constituencies. This is an increase in constituencies with 18 group representation constituencies (GRCs) and 15 single-member constituencies (SMCs).
Given this restructuring, there is a chance that your constituency may have changed. You can check your constituency for GE2025 using your postal code (of your residential address) here or through the Singpass app.
Know your candidates
Before polling day rolls around, take some time to read up on who’s contesting in your constituency for the GE2025. These are the people who’ll be representing you in Parliament, so it helps to know what they stand for.
Here’s how you can learn more about the candidates:
- Check official candidate profiles on the Elections Department website or local media outlets
- Watch constituency broadcasts where each candidate or party shares their plans and priorities
- Look out for party manifestos and promotional flyers in your neighbourhood to understand their stance on issues like housing, jobs, education, and more.
What to bring on GE2025 Voting Day
Your poll card is one of the most important things to have with you on this day. It’s where you will find your assigned polling station, and you must vote at the location listed on your card. Physical poll cards will be mailed to your residential address, and all eligible voters will also have an ePoll card available on their Singpass app.
Please remember to bring the following on Voting Day:
- Poll card — either the physical card or the digital version on your Singpass app
- Valid identification documents — original or digital NRIC, identification issued by MINDEF, the Police Force or SCDF, or your passport.
We recommend that you avoid bringing large bags due to security checks that can cause delays. Please refrain from bringing children and pets to avoid unnecessary noise and disruption at the polling stations. Wearing political merch is also not allowed, so don’t wear shirts, badges, flyers, or anything showing support for a particular party or candidate.
How to cast your vote at the GE2025
Once you’re inside the polling station, an officer will hand you your ballot paper. There’s no need to bring your own pen as there’s a special self-inking stamp available at the polling station.
Step into the private voting booth and stamp an ‘X’ next to the name of the candidate or political group of your choice. Please don’t doodle, sign, or leave any other mark on the ballot paper as this could get your vote rejected.
Once you’ve stamped, fold the ballot paper inwards and drop it into the ballot box located outside the voting booth on your way out.
Please note that the use of phones or cameras inside the booth area is prohibited.
Happy voting!
Amanda ☺️
(Featured photo: The Straits Times)
