Hougang by-election, 2012
A by-election for the Hougang Single Member Constituency in Singapore was held on 26 May 2012 because of the expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from the Workers' Party of Singapore on 15 February 2012, which he decided not to appeal. On 22 February 2012, the Speaker Michael Palmer declared the seat vacant, effective from the date of expulsion, as required by the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore.
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Hougang by-election, 2012
A by-election for the Hougang Single Member Constituency in Singapore was held on 26 May 2012 because of the expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from the Workers' Party of Singapore on 15 February 2012, which he decided not to appeal. On 22 February 2012, the Speaker Michael Palmer declared the seat vacant, effective from the date of expulsion, as required by the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore.
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A by-election for the Hougang ...... th 62.08% of valid votes cast.
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2012-05-27
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Hougang by-election 2012
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Workers' Party of Singapore
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Workers' Party of Singapore
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Singaporean by-election, 2013
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People's Action Party
Workers' Party of Singapore
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Singaporean general election, 2011
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The seat of a Member of Parlia ...... hich he stood in the election;
Whenever the seat of a Member, ...... s for the time being in force.
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Constitution of Singapore, Article 46
Constitution of Singapore, Article 49
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Workers' Party of Singapore
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A by-election for the Hougang ...... of the Republic of Singapore.
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