KMT Hualien Local Election Registration Begins: Wei Chia-yen Vies for Mayor Re-election
Registration for KMT's local elections in Hualien has started. Incumbent Mayor Wei Chia-yen registered for re-election, while the DPP seeks independent alliances and the TPP focuses on grassroot seats.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 14:21
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(CNA Reporter Chang Chi, Hualien County, 22nd) The 2026 local elections will take place on November 28. The Kuomintang (KMT) Hualien County Committee has opened the nomination registration for county councilors and township/city mayors starting today. Hualien Mayor Wei Chia-yen completed his registration today, seeking re-election.
The KMT Hualien County Committee is handling the nomination and registration process. Form collection was open on April 21 and 22, and registration is open on the 22nd and 23rd, both at the Hualien County Committee office.
Incumbent Hualien Mayor Wei Chia-yen completed his registration this morning, announcing his bid for re-election. He stated that Hualien has faced the impact of natural disasters in recent years, and he has always upheld the administrative direction of stabilizing livelihoods, rebuilding homes, and revitalizing the economy. In the future, he will continue to pragmatically promote municipal affairs and listen to public opinion.
Wei Chia-yen comes from a political family. He served two terms as a city representative and one term as a county councilor before successfully succeeding his brother, Wei Chia-hsien, as Hualien Mayor in 2022. Currently, the three Wei brothers hold offices: Wei Chia-hsien as a county councilor, Wei Chia-yen as Hualien Mayor, and Wei Yu-cheng as a Hualien City representative.
While Wei Chia-yen challenges for re-election, Wei Chia-hsien has publicly announced his intention to run for Hualien County Magistrate.
Regarding the Hualien mayoral election, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated that no one within the party has expressed willingness to run. They currently lean toward forming an alliance with an independent candidate who possesses good capability and image, and they are actively persuading a target candidate.
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) county committee stated their goal is to retain their existing council seats and increase the number of township and city representative seats to expand their grassroots strength. There are currently no plans for township or city mayor elections. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150422
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(CNA Reporter Chang Chi, Hualien County, 22nd) The 2026 local elections will take place on November 28. The Kuomintang (KMT) Hualien County Committee has opened the nomination registration for county councilors and township/city mayors starting today. Hualien Mayor Wei Chia-yen completed his registration today, seeking re-election.
The KMT Hualien County Committee is handling the nomination and registration process. Form collection was open on April 21 and 22, and registration is open on the 22nd and 23rd, both at the Hualien County Committee office.
Incumbent Hualien Mayor Wei Chia-yen completed his registration this morning, announcing his bid for re-election. He stated that Hualien has faced the impact of natural disasters in recent years, and he has always upheld the administrative direction of stabilizing livelihoods, rebuilding homes, and revitalizing the economy. In the future, he will continue to pragmatically promote municipal affairs and listen to public opinion.
Wei Chia-yen comes from a political family. He served two terms as a city representative and one term as a county councilor before successfully succeeding his brother, Wei Chia-hsien, as Hualien Mayor in 2022. Currently, the three Wei brothers hold offices: Wei Chia-hsien as a county councilor, Wei Chia-yen as Hualien Mayor, and Wei Yu-cheng as a Hualien City representative.
While Wei Chia-yen challenges for re-election, Wei Chia-hsien has publicly announced his intention to run for Hualien County Magistrate.
Regarding the Hualien mayoral election, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated that no one within the party has expressed willingness to run. They currently lean toward forming an alliance with an independent candidate who possesses good capability and image, and they are actively persuading a target candidate.
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) county committee stated their goal is to retain their existing council seats and increase the number of township and city representative seats to expand their grassroots strength. There are currently no plans for township or city mayor elections. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150422
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