- Chiang Wan-an72%
- Puma Shen29%
- Kuo Hsi0%
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Major party leaders rally for Taipei mayoral candidates ahead of November vote
Leaders of Taiwan's major political parties campaigned across the country on Sunday to support mayoral and city council candidates for the November 28 local elections [1]. The rallies included events in Taipei, where the mayoral race determines the leadership of the capital [1].
- Party leaders held campaign events in Taipei and other special municipalities to support local candidates [1].
- The Central Election Commission (CEC) previously identified Chinese election interference and AI-driven deepfakes as primary challenges for the November vote [2].
- A court sentenced a former party official to seven years in prison on August 11 for election interference under the Anti-Infiltration Act [3].
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The story so far
written Oct 4What is happening
The November 28 election for the Taipei mayoral office determines the leadership of Taiwan's capital and the political momentum of the major parties [1]. Approximately 19.65 million eligible voters will cast ballots at 18,244 polling stations to select 11,051 local officials [1]. Polymarket prices the outcome at 73% for Chiang Wan-an and 28% for Puma Shen, with the market scheduled to close on November 29.
What to watch
The Central Election Commission publishing the official vote count would confirm the winning candidate. The winning candidate being sworn in as mayor of Taipei would settle the transition of power. Any legal challenge to the result being resolved by the Taipei District Court would conclude the electoral process.
The commission is currently mobilizing nearly 250,000 election workers to manage the November 28 vote [1].
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How we got here
The Central Election Commission announced the November 28 election date for the mayoral post and other local offices on August 20 [1]. The commission reached the legal quorum required to issue resolutions and hold meetings following the March 13 legislative confirmation of Chairman Michael You and three commissioners [2][3].
References · 3
- [1]focustaiwan.tw — CEC announces Nov. 28 election of 11,051 local officials
- [2]taipeitimes.com — CEC head and three members named - Taipei Times
- [3]taiwannews.com.tw — Opposition rejects most DPP nominees for Central Election Commission
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newest firstWhen we started following: Taiwan Central Election Commission schedules Taipei mayoral vote for November 28
The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on August 20 that elections for the Taipei mayoral post and 11,050 other local offices will take place on November 28 [1]. Approximately 19.65 million people are expected to be eligible to vote in the nine-in-one local elections, which will utilize 18,244 polling stations [1].
The CEC reached the legal quorum required to issue resolutions and hold meetings following the March 13 legislative confirmation of Chairman Michael You and three commissioners [2][3]. The commission is currently mobilizing nearly 250,000 election workers to manage the vote [1].
Polymarket prices the "Taipei Mayor Election Winner" market at 73% for Chiang Wan-an and 28% for Puma Shen, with the market scheduled to close on November 29. The November 28 vote will determine the winner of the Taipei mayoral office.