1959 Singaporean General Election
The PAP takes power30 May 1959 · Self-government and merger · 51 seats, 26 for a majority
General elections were held in Singapore on 30 May 1959 to elect all 51 members of the Legislative Assembly. They were the first general elections after Singapore was granted full internal self-government from the United Kingdom, excluding matters of defence and foreign affairs.
Prime Minister before
—
Prime Minister (continued)
Lee Kuan Yew
PAP
Largest force
People's Action Party
43 of 51 seats
Turnout
90.1%
The result
People's Action Party
54.1% of votes · +40 seats
43
seats
PAP
Lee Kuan Yew · 54.1% of votes · +39 seats
43
seats
Singapore People's Alliance
20.7% of votes
4
seats
SPA
Lim Yew Hock · 20.7% of votes
4
seats
United Malays National Organisation
Abdul Hamid Jumat · 5.3% of votes · +2 seats
3
seats
Independents
6.8% of votes · +2 seats
1
seats