Rumors of Wei Ping-cheng's Parachuting Candidacy, Hsieh Yi-feng and 3 Others Call on Central Committee to Nominate One Person
For the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate election, while the Democratic Progressive Party has nominated Chen Su-yueh, the Kuomintang faces rumors of lawyer Wei Ping-cheng being parachuted in, causing dissatisfaction among three declared candidates: Hsieh Yi-feng, Hung Jung-chang, and Ko Cheng-fang. The three issued a joint statement, arguing that an outsider candidate would destabilize local organizations and harm the party's overall election strategy. They urged the central committee to nominate one person from the existing local candidates. KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen is expected to finalize the nomination after returning from mainland China.
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Regarding the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate election, the Democratic Progressive Party has confirmed that Legislator Chen Su-yueh will represent the party. Although Hsieh Yi-feng, Hung Jung-chang, and Ko Cheng-fang have expressed their intention to run, the Kuomintang (KMT) has rumors circulating that the party's central committee will nominate lawyer Wei Ping-cheng, who was recommended by former legislator Hsiao Ching-tien. Hsiao Ching-tien has also taken over as chairman of the KMT's Changhua County Party Headquarters, taking on the responsibility of assisting in the election.
The KMT central committee's intention to nominate Wei Ping-cheng has sparked dissatisfaction among Hsieh Yi-feng, Hung Jung-chang, and Ko Cheng-fang. The three jointly issued a statement, explaining that the widespread rumors of a parachuted candidate for the county magistrate election have caused high concern and unease among local grassroots, leading to significant backlash.
The statement pointed out that if the county magistrate election adopts a parachuted candidate, it could affect the stability of grassroots organizations and impact the KMT's overall election strategy and chances of winning. This is because Changhua County voters have always valued local emotional connections and long-term service. If a non-locally rooted candidate participates in the election, it will be difficult to build consensus and trust in the short term. Facing an opponent who has continuously cultivated the local area, the KMT should not bear the risk of re-adjustment.
Hsieh Yi-feng and the other two suggested that, to respond to grassroots expectations and ensure victory, they recommend the central committee select one person from the three who have already expressed their intention to run for nomination to represent the KMT in the Changhua County Magistrate election. They earnestly request the central committee to carefully consider the actual local situation and grassroots voices, return to the principle of local nomination, consolidate unity, and facilitate the smooth progress of the election.
Since KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen will finalize the Changhua County Magistrate nomination after returning from mainland China, Hsiao Ching-tien, who originally recommended Wei Ping-cheng, told the media that he has no opinion and will fully support whoever is nominated. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150412
The KMT central committee's intention to nominate Wei Ping-cheng has sparked dissatisfaction among Hsieh Yi-feng, Hung Jung-chang, and Ko Cheng-fang. The three jointly issued a statement, explaining that the widespread rumors of a parachuted candidate for the county magistrate election have caused high concern and unease among local grassroots, leading to significant backlash.
The statement pointed out that if the county magistrate election adopts a parachuted candidate, it could affect the stability of grassroots organizations and impact the KMT's overall election strategy and chances of winning. This is because Changhua County voters have always valued local emotional connections and long-term service. If a non-locally rooted candidate participates in the election, it will be difficult to build consensus and trust in the short term. Facing an opponent who has continuously cultivated the local area, the KMT should not bear the risk of re-adjustment.
Hsieh Yi-feng and the other two suggested that, to respond to grassroots expectations and ensure victory, they recommend the central committee select one person from the three who have already expressed their intention to run for nomination to represent the KMT in the Changhua County Magistrate election. They earnestly request the central committee to carefully consider the actual local situation and grassroots voices, return to the principle of local nomination, consolidate unity, and facilitate the smooth progress of the election.
Since KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen will finalize the Changhua County Magistrate nomination after returning from mainland China, Hsiao Ching-tien, who originally recommended Wei Ping-cheng, told the media that he has no opinion and will fully support whoever is nominated. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150412
FAQ
Who is the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate election?
It is Chen Su-yueh.
Who is rumored to be the parachuted candidate for the Kuomintang's Changhua County Magistrate election?
It is Wei Ping-cheng.