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Election season is when you see party banners with the faces of candidates hung on street lamps around your neighbourhood.
And while most election candidates are members of a political party, did you know that you can stand for election even if you are not affiliated to any party?
Termed independent candidates, individuals can choose to contest in an SMC or together with other independent candidates in a GRC, and if they win, they will become elected MPs in Parliament.
So why don’t they join a party as it must surely be easier?
Party candidates have the advantage of an established party brand name. They also have organisational and logistical assistance, as well as the backing of popular political leaders in the party.
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