2020 Singaporean general election

In Singapore, grown-ups get to vote for the people who will be in charge of their country. It's like choosing the class president, but for the whole country! In 2020, it was time for another big vote, called a general election.

This was the fifteenth time they had this special vote since they started making their own rules a long, long time ago. It's a super important day for everyone in Singapore!

Usually, people gather in big groups to cheer for their favorite leaders. But in 2020, a new germ called COVID-19 was around. It made everyone stay far apart. So, instead of big parties, people watched special TV shows to hear from the leaders. It was like a virtual rally! The leaders talked about how they would keep everyone safe and healthy, which was the biggest worry for everyone.

On election day, lots of people went to vote, even with the virus! More people voted than in many years. They had to be careful and wear masks. The leaders who won got to be in charge for another four years. One team, called the People's Action Party, won the most seats. But another team, the Workers' Party, did really well and won some seats too! It was a very exciting day for Singapore.

When people vote, they help decide important things like where to build new parks, how to make sure everyone has a home, and how to keep the country running smoothly. The leaders chosen in the election make big decisions that affect everyone's lives. So, even though it might seem far away, these votes help shape how countries work and how people live.

It's like picking the best team to play a game together!