Background

There were 2 by elections held in 1977 where both People's Action Party

People's Action Party

The People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....

's Member of Parliament, N. Govindasamy and Lim Guan Hoo had died which vacates Radin Mas

Radin Mas Single Member Constituency

Radin Mas Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The ward covers the area of Radin Mas...

 and Bukit Merah respectively. Through co-operation within the opposition camp, no 3 corner / multiple corner fights were shown in both by-elections.

First 1977 By Election (May)

With the demise of N. Govindasamy who was the then incumbent of Radin Mas

Radin Mas Single Member Constituency

Radin Mas Single Member Constituency is a Single Member Constituency located in the western area of Singapore. The ward covers the area of Radin Mas...

, it sets the first by election in 1977 with the polling day on 14 May 1977 and the nomination day was set on 4 May 1977.

Second 1977 By Election (July)

With the demise of Lim Guan Hoo who was the then incumbent of Bukit Merah, it sets the second by election in 1977 with the polling day on 23 July 1977 and the nomination day was set on 13 July 1977.

Election deposit

The election deposit was set at $1200. Similar with previous elections, the election deposit will be forfeited if the particular candidate had failed to secure at least 12.5% or one-eighth of the votes.

Results

Reference

• Background of First 1977 By election
• Background of Second 1977 By election
• Results of First 1977 By election
• Results of Second 1977 By election