TAIPEI (TVBS News) — In preparation for the 11th legislative elections in Taiwan, the much-anticipated party number drawing was publicly held by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Wednesday (Dec. 20), assigning numbers to parties for the at-large legislative seats.
The drawing of lots confirmed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) would be listed as number 6 on the ballots, while the Kuomintang (KMT) secured the ninth spot, and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) drew number 12.
Prior to the draw, Huang Shan-shan, the TPP's top legislator-at-large candidate, and the KMT's leading counterpart Han Kuo-yu, were seen exchanging pleasantries and handshakes in a moment that captured the attention of attendees and the press alike.
Chen Chao-chien, the deputy chair of the CEC, noted that the 16 participating parties had their qualifications reviewed and approved by the commission before partaking in the public lottery.
