1970 Singaporean presidential election
Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 30 December 1970, following the death of the incumbent, Yusof Ishak.  

The election took place during a sitting of Parliament on 30 December 1970 where 54 members were present and 4 members were absent. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew nominated Benjamin Sheares as president. The Parliament unanimously voted to elect Sheares as president.

Sheares was sworn in for his first four-year term as president on 2 January 1971.

Results

References

Presidential elections in Singapore
Singapore
Presidential election