DPP Election Strategy Committee Nominates Huang Shih-chieh for Taoyuan Mayor, Chuang Ching-cheng for Hsinchu Mayor
The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Election Strategy Committee decided on April 14, 2026, to recommend Huang Shih-chieh, Political Deputy Minister of Justice, as the candidate for Taoyuan Mayor, and former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng as the candidate for Hsinchu Mayor. These recommendations will be submitted to the Central Executive Committee for approval tomorrow, followed by a press conference. Huang Shih-chieh is recognized as a legal expert with extensive experience in Taoyuan, while Chuang Ching-cheng is a technology expert with a background as a professor at National Chiao Tung University. Discussions for the Taipei mayoral candidate are ongoing.
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Taipei, April 14 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Election Strategy Committee today recommended the nomination of Huang Shih-chieh, Political Deputy Minister of Justice, to run for Taoyuan Mayor, and former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng to run for Hsinchu Mayor. These recommendations will be submitted to the DPP's Central Executive Committee tomorrow. A nomination press conference will be held after the Central Executive Committee approves.
DPP spokesperson Wu Cheng stated that Huang Shih-chieh is a legal professional who has deeply cultivated in Taoyuan as a legislator for a long time, is familiar with municipal administration, and is an excellent local candidate. Chuang Ching-cheng has a background as a professor at National Chiao Tung University and also possesses technological expertise, making him suitable for Hsinchu City, a technology hub.
Huang Shih-chieh holds a Master of Laws from Columbia University, a Master of Laws from National Taiwan University, and dual bachelor's degrees in Law and Sociology from National Taiwan University. He has served as a legislator, a counselor for the Taoyuan City Government, and a director of the Agricultural Engineering Research Center Foundation.
Chuang Ching-cheng holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University. He has served as an assistant professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, a legislator in the 10th term, and CEO of the Central Taiwan Joint Services Center of the Executive Yuan.
Regarding the highly anticipated candidate for Taipei Mayor, attendees stated that the Election Strategy Committee is continuing comprehensive discussions. DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung said at the meeting that several of the named candidates are excellent, and he guaranteed that "the DPP will nominate a candidate more outstanding than Hsu Kuo-yung in Taipei City."
As for the Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate, it is understood that although Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang has high public support, he is still considering, and the layout for this area will have to wait. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150414
DPP spokesperson Wu Cheng stated that Huang Shih-chieh is a legal professional who has deeply cultivated in Taoyuan as a legislator for a long time, is familiar with municipal administration, and is an excellent local candidate. Chuang Ching-cheng has a background as a professor at National Chiao Tung University and also possesses technological expertise, making him suitable for Hsinchu City, a technology hub.
Huang Shih-chieh holds a Master of Laws from Columbia University, a Master of Laws from National Taiwan University, and dual bachelor's degrees in Law and Sociology from National Taiwan University. He has served as a legislator, a counselor for the Taoyuan City Government, and a director of the Agricultural Engineering Research Center Foundation.
Chuang Ching-cheng holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University. He has served as an assistant professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, a legislator in the 10th term, and CEO of the Central Taiwan Joint Services Center of the Executive Yuan.
Regarding the highly anticipated candidate for Taipei Mayor, attendees stated that the Election Strategy Committee is continuing comprehensive discussions. DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung said at the meeting that several of the named candidates are excellent, and he guaranteed that "the DPP will nominate a candidate more outstanding than Hsu Kuo-yung in Taipei City."
As for the Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate, it is understood that although Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang has high public support, he is still considering, and the layout for this area will have to wait. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150414
FAQ
Who was nominated by the DPP for Taoyuan Mayor?
Huang Shih-chieh, Political Deputy Minister of Justice, was nominated by the DPP for Taoyuan Mayor.
Who was nominated for Hsinchu Mayor?
Former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng was nominated for Hsinchu Mayor.
What is the status of the Taipei mayoral candidate selection?
Discussions for the Taipei mayoral candidate are ongoing within the Election Strategy Committee.