7 Things To Known About During Singapore General Elections
With the election just around the corner, it might be quite nervous for some new voters or even some who have been voting for sometimes as elections only come a few years once. Here are some quick things that you should know on the General Election:
1. The reason why “X” is used and not a tick – this might be confusing but the true reason behind using an “X” is because to avoid any sort of confusion during the polling date as all ELD standardized on the cross to mark choice in even countries like UK and Canada.
2. It is an offense to discourage others from voting – as every single citizen has their own freedom to vote whichever party they prefer and it is compulsory to vote for your country.
3. Blind people still can vote using stencil slips – yes, their vote is different as their slips are placed in a stencil with square-shaped cut-outs to indicate where they should mark their choice. 
4. You can request for a new ballot if voted wrongly – because voting is a very important thing, so everyone should take time and vote accordingly.
5. You have to follow your March’s month address if you have moved recently – due to the 1st March 2020 s the date of the latest Registers of Electors was compiled. You may double-check your voting details here.
6. Valid reason for unable to vote are:
- Hospitalisation – including illness and childbirth
- Working or studying overseas during polling day
- An overseas vacation that was planned before the poll was announced
- Being in jail
- Being in a drug rehabilitation centre
- Being in quarantine
- Feeling sick
7. All candidate’s social media are tracked, this is to ensure the fair rules when it comes to election campaign as media restrictions are also made very tight for Nomination Day and Polling Day.