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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. | ||