[Bigiron]

YouGov survey shows PAP may get 40% support, but voter uncertainty and demographic divides signal fluid ground 

A YouGov poll shows Singapore’s ruling PAP may secure 40% support if elections were held now, but voter uncertainty, opposition favourability, and demographic patterns suggest a competitive and fluid political landscape ahead of GE2025.

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/04...id-ground/

[Bigiron]

YouGov Survey Shows PAP May Get 40% Support, But Voter Uncertainty and Demographic Divides Signal Fluid Ground
 
Source: The Online Citizen, April 8, 2025
 
Author: Not specified
 
Article Summary:
 
Theme: The article analyzes the results of a YouGov poll conducted in Singapore, which suggests that the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) might secure 40% support in the upcoming general election (GE2025). However, the poll also highlights significant voter uncertainty and demographic divides, suggesting a competitive and fluid political landscape.
 
Core Points:
 
- A YouGov poll conducted between March 25 and April 1, 2025, indicates that the PAP could receive 40% of the vote if an election were held today.
 
- The Workers' Party (WP) trails with 12% support, while smaller parties receive minimal support.
 
- Voter certainty varies considerably across demographic groups, with baby boomers being the most decisive and Gen Z voters the most uncertain.
 
- Gender also plays a role, with men more likely to have decided on their party preference than women.
 
- The WP's electoral impact is limited by its geographical presence, meaning voters in many areas cannot vote for the party even if they support it.
 
- While the PAP retains the highest favourability rating, the Workers' Party follows closely behind.
 
- Smaller parties struggle with name recognition, particularly among Gen Z and millennials.
 
- The poll highlights that 43% believe the PAP deserves re-election, but 22% feel a change is needed due to the party's long tenure in power.
 
Phenomenon:
 
The article highlights the phenomenon of voter uncertainty and the impact of demographic divides on political support. It analyzes how factors such as age, gender, and income influence voter preferences and decision-making processes.
 
Note: The article emphasizes that the poll results should be interpreted cautiously as party preference alone does not account for Singapore's Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system, which influences how support translates into seats.

[Scythian]

NSW doctors demanding a 30% pay rise

[talky]

what anger many many voters are the massive changes to the electory boundaries
now u dont know which ward u are in

[Ola]

YouGov survey uses AI, arh?

Anyway, those unhappy will be the ones voicing out

so we add the other voters not voicing anything ie elderly not so prone to these online surveys

Likely it will be 55% or 60% PAP Support

[watchfirst9]

Maybe under quote for PAP
PAP performance is not too bad,
except in birth rate and mature worker securing decent jobs.

[Tangsen]

Maybe under quote for PAP
PAP performance is not too bad,
except in birth rate and mature worker securing decent jobs.

Yes, I an ex oppie supporter …. now … PAP supporker