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== Political career ==
== Political career ==


== Early Elections (2011–2012) ==
=== Early Elections (2011–2012) ===
Choo entered politics as a PAP candidate in Hougang SMC during the 2011 general election. But he lost to the Workers' Party. He ran again a year later but faced another defeat.
Choo entered politics as a PAP candidate in Hougang SMC during the 2011 general election. But he lost to the Workers' Party. He ran again a year later but faced another defeat.


== Member of Parliament (2015–present) ==
=== Member of Parliament (2015–present) ===
Choo contested in Tampines GRC during the 2015 general election, where the PAP team secured 72.06% of the vote. He was elected MP for Tampines Changkat and has held the position since then.[9]
Choo contested in Tampines GRC during the 2015 general election, where the PAP team secured 72.06% of the vote. He was elected MP for Tampines Changkat and has held the position since then.[9]


He was also appointed Chairperson of the Manpower Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) in the 14th Parliament of Singapore.[10]
He was also appointed Chairperson of the Manpower Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) in the 14th Parliament of Singapore.[10]


== Mayor of North East District ==
=== Mayor of North East District ===
In 2017, Choo was appointed Mayor of North East District, a position he continues to hold.
In 2017, Choo was appointed Mayor of North East District, a position he continues to hold.


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