KMT Finalizes Sandimen Township Mayoral Candidate: Traffic Police Chief Hsieh Chih-hung Selected
The KMT has completed coordination for the Sandimen Township mayoral election in Pingtung, selecting Traffic Police Chief Hsieh Chih-hung as its candidate. Hsieh, a 31-year police veteran, will retire to run for office.
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According to the Central News Agency, the KMT Pingtung County branch announced on the 2nd that the coordination process for the Sandimen Township mayoral nomination was completed yesterday evening. Hsieh Chih-hung, Chief of the Traffic Police Corps of the Pingtung County Police Bureau, emerged as the candidate. Hsieh stated he would focus on building local consensus and working for the development of Sandimen. The party branch noted that the four potential candidates agreed to a 'mutual voting' method, with Hsieh receiving the most support. The 54-year-old Hsieh has 31 years of police experience and has applied for retirement to enter the race. The party will fully support his campaign to address local needs. Former Township Mayor Cemelesai Laregean has also expressed his intent to run.
FAQ
What is the status of the Sandimen Township election?
The KMT has nominated Hsieh Chih-hung as their candidate.