Elections Department (ELD)

DESTRUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS USED IN GENERAL ELECTION 2025   After the election result has been announced, the ballot papers are placed in depository boxes, sealed, and then transported under police escort to the Supreme Court. The boxes would remain sealed for the next 6 months.   Following the expiry of the 6-month period, the sealed depository boxes will be transported from the Supreme Court for destruction.   Read more on the Media Release here ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-nov25-destruction-ge2025

HAPPY DEEPAVALI!

In Parliament: Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Why Does a Change of the Physical NRIC Effected After the Cut-Off Date for the Inspection of Registers of Electors Result in a Reversion of the Voting District to the Old District Read the reply at the link ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-oct25-pq1

In Parliament: Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on How Many Complaints Were Received on the Contravention of Traditional Elections Advertising (TEA) Rules During GE2025 Read the reply at the link ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-sep25-pq4

In Parliament: Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Whether Promotional Material Featuring Grassroots Advisers' Photos and Initiatives During GE2025 Contravenes TEA Rules When Those Advisers Are Also Candidates Read the reply at the link ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-sep25-pq3

In Parliament: Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on the Reasons that led to 2,734 Postal Votes Received in Singapore Being Rejected for Counting at GE2025 and Whether ELD is Reviewing How Such a High Attrition Rate Can Be Reduced. Read the reply at the link ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-sep25-pq2

In Parliament: Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Avoiding "Long Weekends" when Scheduling Polling Day for General Elections. Read the reply at the link ⬇️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-sep25-pq1

HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE! ELD would like to wish you and your loved ones 💖 a Happy National Day. #NDP25 #SG60