S’pore voter rolls updated; public inspection opens from June 19

Singapore’s voter rolls have been updated to contain the names of all eligible electors as at June 1, 2024, and will be open for public inspection from June 19 till July 2.

The exercise to bring the registers up to date comes amid speculation that the next general election, which must be held by November 2025, may be called as early as September.

Announcing the update in a statement on June 18, the Elections Department (ELD) said Singapore citizens can check their particulars in the Registers of Electors electronically via “Voter Services” on the ELD website, or under “My Profile” on the Singpass mobile application.

If their names have been left out or their particulars are different from what is shown on their NRIC, they can file a claim during the inspection period.

They may also submit an objection to remove a name from the register for the electoral division that the person is in during this time.

A person is eligible to vote if he is a Singapore citizen aged 21 and above with a Singapore residential address or local contact address, and is not disqualified as an elector under any written law.

The ELD said the claims and objections may be submitted through its website, or in person at its office at 11 Novena Rise, the 110 community clubs or centres and ServiceSG centres across the country, as well as the 10 Singapore overseas missions serving as overseas registration centres.

A list of claims will be put up for inspection at these physical locations between July 13 and 20.

Those who are unable to check their particulars in the registers electronically may also do so at the same locations.

However, those who choose the ELD office option should first make an e-appointment via its website, or call 1800-225-5353. The hotline is also available to anyone who needs help.

The ELD said those whose names were removed from the registers for failing to vote in a past election may apply to have their names restored.

This can be done under the same “Voter Services” tab on the ELD website.

However, the ELD, a department under the Prime Minister’s Office, encouraged citizens to “apply early”, stating that it will, under the law, not be able to restore their names in time for the next election once the Writ of Election is issued. 

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