Voter rolls updated; public inspection opens from June 19 to July 2

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s voter rolls have been updated to contain the names of all eligible electors as of June 1, 2024, and are now open for public inspection from June 19 till July 2.

The exercise to bring the registers up to date comes amid speculation that the next general election, which must be held by November 2025, may be called as early as September.

Announcing the update in a statement on June 18, the Elections Department (ELD) said Singapore citizens can check their particulars in the Registers of Electors electronically via “Voter Services” on the ELD website, or under “My Profile” on the Singpass mobile application.

Should they find that their names are left out or their particulars are reflected differently from what is shown on their national registration identity card (NRIC), they can file a claim during the inspection period.

They may also submit an objection to remove a name from the register for the electoral division that the person is in during this time.

A person is eligible to vote if he is a Singapore citizen aged 21 and above with a Singapore residential address or local contact address, and is not disqualified as an elector under any written law.

The ELD said the claims and objections may be submitted through its website, or in person – at its office, the 110 community clubs or centres and ServiceSG centres across the country, and the 10 Singapore overseas missions serving as overseas registration centres.

These physical locations are where a claimant list containing a list of claims will subsequently be made available for inspection, between the 13th and 20th of July, the ELD pointed out.

Those who are unable to check their particulars in the registers electronically may also do so at these same locations. For the ELD office option, the department however said to first make an e-appointment via its website, or call 1800-225-5353. The hotline is also available to anyone who needs help.

Meanwhile, the ELD said those whose names were removed from the registers for failing to vote at a past election may apply to have their names restored. This can be done under the same “Voter Services” tab on the ELD website.

But the ELD, a department under the Prime Minister’s Office, encouraged them to “apply early”, stating that it will, under the law, not be able to restore their names in time once the Writ for an election is issued.