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The 1951 Legislative Council election in Singapore marked a significant development in the colony’s political landscape, with changes in constituency boundaries, the entry of new political players, and notable candidates shaping the election’s narrative. | The 1951 Legislative Council election in Singapore marked a significant development in the colony’s political landscape, with changes in constituency boundaries, the entry of new political players, and notable candidates shaping the election’s narrative. | ||
== Background == | |||
In preparation for the election, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies approved proposals to increase the number of nationally-elected seats from six to nine, raising the total number of seats in the Council from 22 to 25. Additionally, political parties successfully advocated for the re-delineation of constituencies: | In preparation for the election, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies approved proposals to increase the number of nationally-elected seats from six to nine, raising the total number of seats in the Council from 22 to 25. Additionally, political parties successfully advocated for the re-delineation of constituencies: | ||
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The remaining 16 seats—a mix of official and unofficial members—remained unchanged. | The remaining 16 seats—a mix of official and unofficial members—remained unchanged. | ||
== Key Events and Figures == | |||
The Progressive Party (PP), already an established political force, faced competition from the Labour Party (LP), which had previously contested in municipal elections but now entered the legislative arena. | The Progressive Party (PP), already an established political force, faced competition from the Labour Party (LP), which had previously contested in municipal elections but now entered the legislative arena. | ||
=== Notable Developments === | |||
# '''Elizabeth Choy’s Appointment''': After the election, Mrs. Elizabeth Choy, a celebrated war heroine, was appointed to one of the four nominated unofficial seats. She became the first and only woman to serve on the Legislative Council. | # '''Elizabeth Choy’s Appointment''': After the election, Mrs. Elizabeth Choy, a celebrated war heroine, was appointed to one of the four nominated unofficial seats. She became the first and only woman to serve on the Legislative Council. | ||
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Voting remained non-compulsory and was restricted to select citizens. | Voting remained non-compulsory and was restricted to select citizens. | ||
== Election Details == | |||
* '''Dissolution of Old Council''': 16 February 1951 (Friday) | * '''Dissolution of Old Council''': 16 February 1951 (Friday) | ||
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* '''Election Deposit''': $500 | * '''Election Deposit''': $500 | ||
== Voter Turnout == | |||
Out of 48,155 registered voters, 25,065 participated in the election, reflecting a voter turnout of 52.1%. | Out of 48,155 registered voters, 25,065 participated in the election, reflecting a voter turnout of 52.1%. | ||
== Chambers of Commerce Election == | |||
Separate elections were held for the Chambers of Commerce seats: | Separate elections were held for the Chambers of Commerce seats: | ||