Madam Halimah Yacob will not stand for re-election when her term expires on Sep 13.
, ruling her out of an election that will take place in a few months' time.
Prospective candidates who wish to contest in the election must apply to the Presidential Elections Committee for a certificate of eligibility and submit a community declaration to the Community Committee .WHO QUALIFIES AS A PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE AND HOW DO THEY NOMINATE THEMSELVES? On Nomination Day, prospective candidates must present their nomination papers and certificates to the returning officer in person at the nomination centre between 11am and 12pm.
During this time, campaigning is prohibited so as to give voters time to reflect on issues raised during the election before going to the polls.Voting is compulsory for Singaporeans aged 21 and above. If your name has been struck off the Register of Electors for not having voted in a previous election, you may apply via the Elections Department website to restore your name.
Meanwhile, eligible Singaporeans living overseas will be able to vote by post for the upcoming election. The envelopes and boxes must reach the custody of the Returning Officer in Singapore no later than 10 days after Polling Day.
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