PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION 1972

Unlike the last GE in 1968, PAP faced stiff contests again, not seen since GE1963, with challenges in almost all seats. BS attempted to make a comeback. WP was rejuvenated by former district judge J. B. Jeyaretnam while its former leader and Chief Minister David Marshall, who was contemplating to stand as an independent candidate, was out of the running due to a stingray wound. Despite expectations that PAP will not win 100% of the seats given the stiffer competition this time, it still managed to capture every seat in Parliament for the second time. Describing the alternatives as having lost their credibility with swerving political manoeuvres, coupled with Singapore's rapid economic progress and a successful housing plan, PAP claimed Singaporeans saw no need for political reform or diversity.

2nd Parliament dissolution: 16 August 1972 [Wed]
Nomination day: 23 August 1972 [Wed]
Polling day: 2 September 1972 [Sat]
3rd Parliament commencement: 12 October 1972 [Thu]

Eligible voters: 908,382
Voters in walkover constituencies: 95,456 (10.5%)
Total voters: 812,926 (89.5%)
Total voter turnout: 760,468 (93.5%)

Election deposit: $500