The People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore is poised for a significant electoral victory, demonstrating dominance in a sample vote by leading in 82 out of 93 seats. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is navigating his first electoral challenge following his recent ascension to leadership after Lee Hsien Loong's retirement. Despite PAP's historical stability since 1959, increasing discontent among younger voters regarding economic disparities and housing issues is notable, as its share of the popular vote declined to 61% in 2020, revealing a potential shift in public sentiment.
In a sample vote on Saturday, the PAP showed strong leads in 82 seats out of 93 seats, having already won 5 earlier in the day.
Supporters of the PAP, which had ruled Singapore since 1959, gathered at a stadium waving flags and cheering in an early celebration.
Wong, a US-trained economist who is also finance minister, has a resounding mandate to guide trade-reliant Singapore through the economic uncertainty.
Tight government control and the rising cost of living in one of the world's most expensive cities also has led to growing unhappiness among younger voters.
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