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Indirect presidential elections were held in Singapore on 29 December 1978. [1][2]
A total of 59 members of Parliament were present at the election while nine members were absent. Benjamin Sheares was re-elected by the Parliament of Singapore. [3] Sheares was sworn in for his third term as president on 30 December 1978.[4]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Benjamin Sheares | Independent | 59 | 100.00 | |
Total | 59 | 100.00 | ||
Total votes | 59 | – | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 68 | 86.76 |