KMT Yilan County Chapter Nominates 5 Candidates Including Chang Sheng-te for Elections
The KMT Yilan County Chapter held a nomination committee meeting yesterday, unanimously approving the nomination of five candidates for the year-end councilor and township/city mayor elections. The nominated individuals include Yilan County Council Speaker Chang Sheng-te, Yilan City Mayor Chen Mei-ling, Toucheng Township Mayor Tsai Wen-yi, County Councilor Huang Wen-ju, and Lin Yi-kang. The party emphasized that these candidates possess rich experience and strong public support, making them crucial assets for the KMT in Yilan.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-yu, Yilan, 14th) The KMT Yilan County Chapter held a nomination committee meeting yesterday, unanimously approving the nomination of Yilan County Council Speaker Chang Sheng-te, Yilan City Mayor Chen Mei-ling, Toucheng Township Mayor Tsai Wen-yi, County Councilor Huang Wen-ju, and Lin Yi-kang to participate in the year-end councilor and township/city mayor elections.
The KMT Yilan County Chapter's registration period for councilor and township/city mayor nominations ended on the 10th. Key local figures from the KMT, including Chang Sheng-te and Chen Mei-ling, had not registered, drawing local attention.
The county chapter issued a press release stating that the nomination committee held a meeting yesterday to carefully discuss the nomination process for local public office elections. It approved the nomination of Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang to run for county councilor; Chen Mei-ling to run for Yilan City Mayor; Tsai Wen-yi to run for Toucheng Township Mayor; and Huang Wen-ju to run for Yuanshan Township Mayor.
The county chapter pointed out that Chang Sheng-te has long cultivated grassroots support, possesses rich experience in parliamentary affairs, and has a strong public mandate. Chen Mei-ling's administration has been stable and her achievements are evident, earning high praise from citizens. Tsai Wen-yi has actively promoted local construction and tourism development, showing remarkable results.
The county chapter stated that Huang Wen-ju bravely took on the challenge, willing to run in a difficult constituency, demonstrating her determination to serve the party and work hard for the locality. Lin Yi-kang has long cultivated grassroots support and has rich experience in political questioning, deeply committed to party affairs and local services. These five candidates are important and representative combat strengths for the KMT in Yilan.
The county chapter noted that the nomination system does not replace the registration process but is a mechanism adopted on the basis of the system to respond to different constituency conditions and election needs. Facing opponents who have already completed their arrangements, the KMT needs to accelerate integration, build consensus, and put forward the most electable candidates to meet the expectations of the local people. (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150414
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-yu, Yilan, 14th) The KMT Yilan County Chapter held a nomination committee meeting yesterday, unanimously approving the nomination of Yilan County Council Speaker Chang Sheng-te, Yilan City Mayor Chen Mei-ling, Toucheng Township Mayor Tsai Wen-yi, County Councilor Huang Wen-ju, and Lin Yi-kang to participate in the year-end councilor and township/city mayor elections.
The KMT Yilan County Chapter's registration period for councilor and township/city mayor nominations ended on the 10th. Key local figures from the KMT, including Chang Sheng-te and Chen Mei-ling, had not registered, drawing local attention.
The county chapter issued a press release stating that the nomination committee held a meeting yesterday to carefully discuss the nomination process for local public office elections. It approved the nomination of Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang to run for county councilor; Chen Mei-ling to run for Yilan City Mayor; Tsai Wen-yi to run for Toucheng Township Mayor; and Huang Wen-ju to run for Yuanshan Township Mayor.
The county chapter pointed out that Chang Sheng-te has long cultivated grassroots support, possesses rich experience in parliamentary affairs, and has a strong public mandate. Chen Mei-ling's administration has been stable and her achievements are evident, earning high praise from citizens. Tsai Wen-yi has actively promoted local construction and tourism development, showing remarkable results.
The county chapter stated that Huang Wen-ju bravely took on the challenge, willing to run in a difficult constituency, demonstrating her determination to serve the party and work hard for the locality. Lin Yi-kang has long cultivated grassroots support and has rich experience in political questioning, deeply committed to party affairs and local services. These five candidates are important and representative combat strengths for the KMT in Yilan.
The county chapter noted that the nomination system does not replace the registration process but is a mechanism adopted on the basis of the system to respond to different constituency conditions and election needs. Facing opponents who have already completed their arrangements, the KMT needs to accelerate integration, build consensus, and put forward the most electable candidates to meet the expectations of the local people. (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150414
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FAQ
Who are the candidates nominated by the KMT Yilan County Chapter?
The five nominated candidates are Yilan County Council Speaker Chang Sheng-te, Yilan City Mayor Chen Mei-ling, Toucheng Township Mayor Tsai Wen-yi, County Councilor Huang Wen-ju, and Lin Yi-kang.
What elections will these candidates run in?
Chang Sheng-te and Lin Yi-kang will run for county councilor, Chen Mei-ling for Yilan City Mayor, Tsai Wen-yi for Toucheng Township Mayor, and Huang Wen-ju for Yuanshan Township Mayor.