1948 Singaporean General Election
Singapore's first election20 March 1948 · The colonial Legislative Council · 6 seats
General elections were held in Singapore for the first time on 20 March 1948 to elect six members of the Legislative Council. The elections were part of a series of constitutional reforms introduced by the British colonial administration following the end of World War II.
A colonial-era vote on a very narrow registered franchise, filling only a minority of seats. Recorded here as history, not a full democratic election.
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
Independents
3 of 6 seats
Turnout
63.3%
The result
Independents
50.5% of votes
3
seats
Progressive Party
Tan Chye Cheng · 49.5% of votes
3
seats