New Taipei Mayor Election: Blue and White Parties to Use Public Polls for Joint Candidate; Hou Yu-ih: 'The sooner, the better'
The KMT and TPP have agreed to nominate a joint candidate for the New Taipei mayoral election through public polls. Incumbent Mayor Hou Yu-ih expressed his desire for a swift decision, while DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui stated she is prepared for any opponent and wished her rivals well in their primaries.
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- 📰 Published: April 16, 2026 at 15:31
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Taipei, Taiwan – The New Taipei mayoral election will feature a joint candidate nominated through public opinion polls by the People First Party (TPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT). New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that he hopes the decision can be made 'the sooner, the better,' expressing strong confidence in Li Ssu-chuan. Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, wished her opponents a smooth primary process.
Su Chiao-hui, in a self-recorded statement today, addressed the KMT-TPP collaboration. She asserted that regardless of her opponent, she would be fully prepared with a strong team to compete. She also extended well wishes to both opponents for their primary elections.
Su Chiao-hui highlighted that in her over 600 days of campaigning, she has led the 'New Taipei Team' through all 29 districts, listening to grassroots voices and proposing 'six major welfare policies' for citizens. She plans to continue introducing more policies related to industry and regional development.
Li Ssu-chuan, the KMT candidate for New Taipei Mayor, has been actively engaging with constituents through private engagements. However, Hou Yu-ih, speaking to reporters after attending an emergency medical rescue results press conference at the Fire Department today, commented on the KMT-TPP cooperation. He emphasized the importance of policy alignment and stated, 'We hope to decide on the candidate the sooner, the better.' He expressed strong confidence in Li Ssu-chuan, assuring the public to 'rest assured.'
He further stated that Li Ssu-chuan is a suitable successor for the mayoral office and is confident that if elected, Li Ssu-chuan will be a well-rounded mayor. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150416
Su Chiao-hui, in a self-recorded statement today, addressed the KMT-TPP collaboration. She asserted that regardless of her opponent, she would be fully prepared with a strong team to compete. She also extended well wishes to both opponents for their primary elections.
Su Chiao-hui highlighted that in her over 600 days of campaigning, she has led the 'New Taipei Team' through all 29 districts, listening to grassroots voices and proposing 'six major welfare policies' for citizens. She plans to continue introducing more policies related to industry and regional development.
Li Ssu-chuan, the KMT candidate for New Taipei Mayor, has been actively engaging with constituents through private engagements. However, Hou Yu-ih, speaking to reporters after attending an emergency medical rescue results press conference at the Fire Department today, commented on the KMT-TPP cooperation. He emphasized the importance of policy alignment and stated, 'We hope to decide on the candidate the sooner, the better.' He expressed strong confidence in Li Ssu-chuan, assuring the public to 'rest assured.'
He further stated that Li Ssu-chuan is a suitable successor for the mayoral office and is confident that if elected, Li Ssu-chuan will be a well-rounded mayor. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150416