Taipei elections 結果共69筆

President Lai Ching-te and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an clashed over flood management at Zhinan Temple, with Lai calling Neihu flooding ’rare’ and praising DPP candidate Shen Boyang.

Puma Shen, a DPP legislator, announced his candidacy for Taipei mayor, challenging incumbent Chiang Wan-an. Early polls show Chiang leading with 52.9% support.

Over 10,000 protesters rallied in Taipei Sunday to denounce the 17-year prison sentence for former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je in the Core Pacific City scandal.

Taiwan People’s Party endorses Huang Kuo-chang for New Taipei City mayor in 2026. Huang aims to break political norms and engage with grassroots for progress.

Taiwan’s ruling DPP faces pressure to draft Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun for Taipei’s mayoral race despite polls showing her trailing Mayor Chiang Wan-an by 37 points.

Taipei’s free school lunch policy sparks debate as DPP’s Hsu Kuo-yung criticizes Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s motives. The policy comes ahead of local elections.

President Lai Ching-te visited a noodle shop owned by a Chinese spouse in Taipei on December 14, 2025, to show support amid controversy over government measures limiting their political participation. The KMT opposition condemned the visit as ＂cheap, frivolous, and pretentious,＂ accusing the government of maintaining a double standard on Chinese spouse rights in Taiwan.

Taiwan has selected ＂罷＂ (ba), meaning ＂stop＂ or ＂dismiss,＂ as its word of the year for 2025, with over 15,000 public votes. The character reflects Taiwan’s political climate marked by a wave of recall elections. United Daily News organized the 18th annual poll, with Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting participating in the announcement event. The selection surpassed ＂詐＂ (frauds) and ＂淹＂ (flood), highlighting major societal concerns in Taiwan.

Taiwan’s KMT and TPP leaders met in New Taipei City to strengthen their alliance ahead of next year’s elections. They aim to protect Taiwan and advance key policies.

The Taiwan People’s Party plans to finalize its polling strategy for the 2026 local elections by March. Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu emphasizes cooperation with the Kuomintang and highlights key regions for collaboration.

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Huang Kuo-chang announced his candidacy for New Taipei City mayor, aiming to collaborate with the KMT for a strong nomination. He plans a strategic shift post-2026.

Huang Kuo-chang, chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, announced his candidacy for New Taipei City mayor. He plans a comprehensive 2026 campaign and seeks collaboration with opposition parties.

Kuomintang celebrates a political win as 24 legislators survive a recall crisis, thwarting the Democratic Progressive Party’s efforts. Calls for a cabinet reshuffle and public apology intensify amid political tension in Taiwan.

Taiwan holds unprecedented recall elections targeting 24 opposition legislators and one mayor as Premier Cho Jung-tai and political leaders cast ballots in historic democratic exercise that could reshape parliamentary control and break legislative gridlock.

Taiwan’s ruling party faces backlash as voters prepare for a recall vote on July 26. The Central Election Commission outlines thresholds for 24 KMT legislators and Hsinchu’s suspended mayor.

The Kuomintang plans a rally in Taipei on April 26 to protest alleged forgery in a recall petition. Party leaders criticize the investigation and urge public support.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an reignites debate on a no-confidence vote in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, suggesting it could broaden President Lai’s perspective. The KMT, amid an investigation, considers the motion, needing support from other parties to succeed. Taiwan has yet to see a successful no-confidence vote, with past attempts failing.

Discover the latest on the Taiwan People’s Party as it suspends Legislator Huang Shan-shan for three years and expels key finance members over campaign finance irregularities. Read on for full details.

New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan remains noncommittal on potential 2026 election candidacy, focusing on current municipal duties. Liu’s career trajectory from science teacher to deputy mayor discussed in interview with journalist Huang Wei-han. Liu refrains from commenting on potential rivals and emphasizes importance of grassroots discussions in all 29 districts. No decisions made yet on future political plans.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu warns against premature discussions on local elections and presidential elections, emphasizing unity and public sentiment. Collaboration with the TPP and legislative operations are highlighted as priorities.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu dismisses rumors of successors as attempts to sow discord within the party and speculations on his re-election. Fu Kun-chi and Lu Shiow-yen are rumored to have leadership ambitions. Chu emphasizes party effectiveness in the legislature and addressing citizen concerns.

Legislator Huang Kuo-chang reveals his considerations for Taipei mayor in an exclusive radio interview, hinting at potential mayoral roles in New Taipei City, Taoyuan, or Hsinchu. Party chairman Ko Wen-je’s plans for the 2026 local elections and Huang’s ＂responsible district＂ in New Taipei City are also discussed.

Incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an wishes former DPP legislator Kao Chia-yu luck in securing a nomination from the DPP. Kao openly reveals her aspirations to compete for the Taipei mayorship in the 2026 elections after failing to secure a legislative seat in 2024.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman Ko Wen-je dismisses talk of a blue-white coalition for the 2026 local elections as premature. Speculation suggests that TPP may field eight legislators at-large in the 2026 local government elections. There are rumblings within political circles that TPP’s legislator Huang Shan-shan may run for Taipei mayor, Legislator Huang Kuo-chang for the New Taipei City chief, Legislator Chang Chi-kai for Chiayi City mayor, and Legislator Lin Kuo-cheng for the Pingtung County magistrate race. Ko emphasizes that discussing matters for 2026 is premature in 2024, as there are 22 counties and cities in Taiwan, and the scenario is subject to potential changes. When asked about a possible blue-white collaboration in 2026, Ko deems it too early to discuss.