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Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 6 November 1974.
The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 6 November 1974 where 59 members were present and 6 members were absent. [1] Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares for a second term as president. [2] Sheares was unanimously re-elected by Parliament as president. Sheares was sworn in for his second four-year term as president on 2 January 1975. [3] [2] [4]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Sheares | Independent | 59 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 59 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 59 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 65 | 90.77 | ||
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