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Ruling DPP begins soul-searching after election setback
The local elections results in Taiwan on Saturday saw the opposition KMT winning in a landslide, and here at the ruling party’s DPP headquarters, supporters are very disappointed; no doubt the DPP has a lot of soul-searching to do.
2022/11/27 17:22
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President Tsai resigns as party chair after election setback
President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as the party chairperson after the ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in the local elections on Saturday (Nov. 26).
2022/11/27 01:15
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23-year-old grad becomes most beautiful neighborhood chief
The most beautiful neighborhood chief candidate won her election bid in the local elections on Saturday (Nov. 26). Chen Tzu-yu’s (陳紫渝) campaign was closely watched by her 140K followers on social media.
2022/11/26 23:17
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Taipei City mayor hopefuls confident in election outcome
Around 19 million people are eligible to vote in Taiwan. In 2018, the participation rate in the local elections was nearly 67%, meaning voters always look forward to casting their ballots.
2022/11/26 20:07
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Heads of Taiwan’s main political parties cast their ballots
The heads of Taiwan’s main political parties, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party, cast their ballots in the local elections on Saturday morning (Nov. 26).
2022/11/26 18:25
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Analyst: Stakes high for ruling, opposition parties
Candidates discussed many important issues during the campaign for the 9-in-1 elections, even though some topics remained untouched, such as extending military service or allowing more foreign visitors to Taiwan.
2022/11/25 22:51
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All eyes on Hsinchu mayoral candidates before elections
The 9-in-1 elections will unfold on Saturday. As the center of science and technology in Taiwan and home to TSMC, Hsinchu’s political and economic status is highly important in the country.
2022/11/25 21:34
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Taiwan local elections unlikely to affect cross-strait ties
There’s just one day to go before Taiwan’s local, 9-in-1 elections, held every 4 years.
2022/11/25 20:55
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Important reminders for Saturday’s 9-in-1 local elections
The 9-in-1 local elections are scheduled for tomorrow. Here are a few important reminders to get you ready before voting.
2022/11/25 19:35
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Analyst: Elections’ impact on cross-strait issues limited
With local elections fast approaching, many people have wondered whether the new political map will affect cross-strait relations for the better or the worse. According to Kwei-Bo Huang, associate professor of Diplomacy at NCCU College of International Affairs, the results of the elections will have a limited impact on cross-strait affairs.
2022/11/25 06:20
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All eyes on Taoyuan mayoral candidates before elections
Taoyuan is one of the most heated battlegrounds in the 2022 Taiwan local elections.
2022/11/24 19:31
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Academic provides insight into Taiwan’s local elections
There are less than two days to go before the 9-in-1 local elections in Taiwan.
2022/11/24 18:17
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Taiwan political parties clash over voting restrictions
As Taiwan’s Nov. 26 local elections draw near, the government’s firm stance against allowing COVID-positive voters to cast their ballots has become increasingly controversial.
2022/11/24 08:13
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Taiwan voters to decide if voting age should be lowered
The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on Tuesday that 9.61 million votes will be needed for the proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age in Taiwan from 20 to 18 years old to pass.
2022/11/24 08:09
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All eyes on Taipei mayoral candidates before elections
As the date for the local elections in Taiwan draws near, it’s time to take a closer look at the situation in major cities, in particular, Taiwan’s capital: Taipei City.
2022/11/23 17:06
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Taipei councilor candidate tied the knot before elections
A Taipei councilor candidate tied the knot on Tuesday (Nov. 22), four days before Taiwan’s local election.
2022/11/23 16:32
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Taiwan to decide on military service extension next month
With the 9-in-1 elections around the corner, many have questioned the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s reasoning for bringing up the issue of extending the military service.
2022/11/22 19:00
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U.S. Rep. Judy Chu shares insights on midterm elections
TVBS commentator Wenchi Yu sat down with U.S. representative and Congresswoman Judy Chu on Wednesday (Nov. 16) to talk about the results of the midterm elections, her efforts in giving the AAPI community a louder voice, and her goals for the future of America.
2022/11/21 09:47
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Countdown begins for Taiwan 9-in-1 elections
Taiwanese citizens will vote for local leaders and council members in 22 cities and counties around the country on Nov. 26 (Sat.).
2022/11/15 17:43
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Giveaways, billboards part of Taiwan unique election culture
It’s less than two weeks to go before the 9-in-1 elections. Candidates from all around the country are doing their best in the hope of attracting voters attention.
2022/11/14 18:46
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美國期中選舉 逾4200萬人「提前投票」比4年前多
佛羅里達大學「美國選舉計畫」(US Elections Project)今天統計,已有4200多萬人在8日期中選舉前提前投票,人數超越2018年的選舉。
2022/11/08 09:02
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Why Taiwan wants a referendum on lowering the voting age
The “nine-in-one elections” are scheduled for November 26. With less than one month to go, all of the candidates in Taiwan are campaigning hard. In addition to the elections of county magistrates and city mayors, there will also be a referendum on the same day. It will decide if young adults aged between 18 and 19 should also have the right to vote.
2022/11/03 17:51
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Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections scheduled on Nov. 26
The nine-in-one elections are just a month away in Taiwan. On November 26, eligible voters will cast their ballots at their local polling stations.
2022/11/02 16:07
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Taiwan CEC: People under quarantine can’t cast ballots
With local elections around the corner, Taiwanese are worried that those who test positive for COVID and are undergoing quarantine won’t be able to cast their ballots.
2022/10/27 17:42
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Taiwan considers revising quarantine rules for elections
With the nine-in-one elections slated in November in Taiwan, the Central Election Commission has come under fire for hinting that people under quarantine on election day won’t be able to cast their ballots.
2022/10/24 18:05