With campaigning already underway following Nomination Day on April 23, the political landscape heated up in anticipation of Polling Day on May 3.
SHAH ALAM - As Singapore heads toward its General Election 2025 (GE2025), 206 candidates are officially vying for 92 parliamentary seats across 32 constituencies.
With campaigning already underway following Nomination Day on April 23, the political landscape heated up in anticipation of Polling Day on May 3.
This election features a diverse array of political parties, from the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) to established opposition forces like the Workers’ Party (WP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP) and Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), as well as emerging entities such as Red Dot United (RDU), People’s Power Party (PPP), and Singapore United Party (SUP).
Below is a breakdown of the key contests across the Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and Single Member Constituencies (SMCs).
One Walkover, 206 Candidates, 92 Seats
The only uncontested GRC in GE2025 is the newly formed Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC, where the PAP slate secured a walkover.
The remaining 31 constituencies are witnessing intense multi-party battles, including three-cornered fights in GRCs like Sembawang and Ang Mo Kio and a four-way contest in Tampines GRC.
Campaigning continues until May 1, followed by Cooling-Off Day on May 2.
Four-Member GRCs: Familiar Faces and Rising Opposition
Bishan–Toa Payoh GRC
This constituency will once again see the PAP face the Singapore People’s Party (SPP), marking the fourth consecutive contest between the two. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat leads the PAP team, which includes Saktiandi Supaat, Elysa Chen and Cai Yinzhou.
The SPP is fielding Steve Chia, Melvyn Chiu, Muhammad Norhakim and Lim Rui Xian. The PAP previously secured 67.23 percent of the vote in 2020.
Chua Chu Kang GRC
The PAP faces off against the PSP, mirroring the 2020 election. The PAP’s team is led by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, with Jeffrey Siow, Choo Pei Ling and Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim. The PSP counters with A’bas Kasmani, Wendy Low, S Nallakaruppan and Lawrence Pek.
Holland–Bukit Timah GRC
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan leads the PAP’s unchanged team, which includes Sim Ann, Christopher de Souza, and Edward Chia. Red Dot United’s (RDU) challenge is spearheaded by former WP member Fazli Talip, alongside Sharad Kumar, Emily Woo and Nizar Subair.
Jalan Besar GRC
PAP’s Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo returns with Denise Phua, Dr Wan Rizal, and newcomer Shawn Loh. They are challenged by the People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR), a coalition led by Lim Tean.
PAR’s lineup comprises Chiu Shin Kong, Mohamad Hamim Aliyas, Sarina Abu Hassan and Vigneswari V Ramachandran.
Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong leads the PAP team, which remains unchanged from 2020 and includes Alex Yam, Hany Soh and Zaqy Mohamad. They face the SDP team of Jufri Salim, Ariffin Sha, Alec Tok, and Gigene Wong.
Pasir Ris–Changi GRC
This new GRC sees PAP’s Indranee Rajah leading a team with Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha and Valerie Lee. Their challengers from the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) include Desmond Lim, Abu Mohamed, Harminder Pal Singh and Chia Yun Kai.
Punggol GRC
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong leads the PAP team with Janil Puthucheary, Sun Xueling and Yeo Wan Ling. The Workers' Party (WP) is fielding Harpreet Singh, Siti Alia, Alexis Dang and Jackson Au—all new faces.
Sengkang GRC
The WP retains its 2020 winning team: Associate Professor Jamus Lim, He Ting Ru, Louis Chua and Abdul Muhaimin. The PAP is fronted by Dr Lam Pin Min, with Bernadette Giam, Elmie Nekmat and Theodora Lai.
Five-Member GRCs: High Stakes and Heavyweights
Aljunied GRC
This has been a WP stronghold since 2011. Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh will contest alongside Sylvia Lim, Gerald Giam, Fadli Fawzi and Kenneth Tiong. The PAP’s team comprises Chan Hui Yuh, Dr Adrian Ang, Daniel Liu, Dr Faisal Abdul Aziz and Jagathishwaran Rajo.
Ang Mo Kio GRC
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong heads the PAP team in a three-way contest involving the PPP and SUP. The PAP’s full lineup includes Darryl David, Jasmin Lau, Nadia Ahmad Samdin and Victor Lye.
The PPP’s slate includes William Lim, Martinn Ho, Thaddeus Thomas, Heng Zheng Dao and Samuel Lee. The SUP’s candidates are Andy Zhu, Ridhuan Chandran, Noraini Yunus, Nigel Ng and Dr Vincent Ng.
East Coast GRC
This is a tightly contested area, where PAP’s Edwin Tong leads a team with Tan Kiat How, Jessica Tan, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Dinesh Vasu Dash. The WP counters with Yee Jenn Jong, Nathaniel Koh, Jasper Kuan, Sufyan Mikhail Putra and Paris V Parameswari.
Jurong East–Bukit Batok GRC
This new GRC, formed by merging various constituencies, is led by PAP’s Grace Fu. Her teammates are David Hoe, Lee Hong Chuang, Murali Pillai and Rahayu Mahzam.
The RDU is fielding Ben Puah, Harish Mohanadas, Osman Sulaiman, Liyana Dhamirah and Marcus Neo.
Nee Soon GRC
Law Minister K. Shanmugam returns with a new PAP lineup: Goh Hanyan, Lee Hui Ying, Jackson Lam and Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
The RDU counters with Ravi Philemon, Dr David Foo, Pang Heng Chuan, Sharon Lin and Dr Syed Alwi Ahmad.
Sembawang GRC
This is a three-way fight, with PAP’s Ong Ye Kung leading Vikram Nair, Mariam Jaafar, Gabriel Lam and Ng Shi Xuan. The SDP candidates include Bryan Lim, Dr James Gomez, Surayah Akbar, Alfred Tan and Damanhuri Abas.
The NSP is fielding Spencer Ng, Yadzeth Hairis, Raiyian Chia, Verina Ong and Lee Wei.
Tampines GRC
This is a rare four-cornered fight. PAP’s team is led by Masagos Zulkifli, with Charlene Chen, David Neo, Koh Poh Koon and Baey Yam Keng.
The WP, NSP and PPP have also fielded candidates, though the full lineups were still being confirmed at press time.
Only Walkover: Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC
This new GRC, formed by combining portions of Marine Parade GRC and other areas, saw the PAP walk in unopposed.
Their team comprises Diana Pang, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Seah Kian Peng, Goh Pei Ming and Tin Pei Ling.
What’s Next?
Singaporeans will now observe the final week of rallies, walkabouts and online debates as all parties present their case. With boundary changes and emerging opposition alliances, GE2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic elections in recent memory.
As Prime Minister Lawrence Wong rallies support based on the PAP’s legacy and the WP defends its breakthroughs in Aljunied and Sengkang, all eyes are on how the electorate will reshape the parliamentary map on May 3.
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