Polling in Singapore closed at 10:00pm local time today and sample counts to help prevent speculation and misinformation will start shortly, CNA reports. Sample counts are performed at the start of the counting process to give an early indication of the possible electoral outcome for each electoral division. From the votes cast at each polling station, a counting assistant picks up a random bundle of 100 ballot papers. The counting assistant counts the number of votes for each candidate, or group of candidates in the case of a Group Representation Constituency (GRC). The Assistant Returning Officer then records the votes in a form, and shares the sample count for the polling station with the candidates and counting agents present.

Source: The Standard July 10, 2020 14:24 UTC