KMT Nominates Wei Ping-cheng for Changhua County Magistrate; Liu Ho-jan Pledges Full Campaign Support
The Kuomintang's (KMT) Central Standing Committee has finalized its decision to nominate Wei Ping-cheng, former chairman of the Discipline Committee, to run for Changhua County Magistrate in 2026. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan also expressed his support for the party's decision and pledged to fully assist in the campaign if needed.
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(CNA, New Taipei, 13th) The Kuomintang's (KMT) Central Standing Committee gave its final approval today, confirming the nomination of former Discipline Committee Chairman Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan was invited to the Central Standing Committee meeting, where he not only offered his congratulations but also emphasized his support for the party's chosen candidate and pledged to provide full campaign assistance if needed.
The KMT held its Central Standing Committee meeting today, formally announcing the nomination of lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run in the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate election.
New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan, who was once mentioned as a potential candidate, was invited by the party headquarters this morning to attend the afternoon Central Standing Committee meeting. He only attended and joined a group of fellow Changhua natives on the Central Standing Committee to shout for victory in Changhua. He did not give a public speech and did not accept joint interviews.
Through a written statement, Liu Ho-jan congratulated lawyer Wei Ping-cheng on receiving the party's nomination. He stated that he fully supports any candidate put forward by the party and believes Wei Ping-cheng will surely be able to continue Changhua's development.
Liu Ho-jan said that in the future, whenever the party needs him, he will certainly provide full assistance and campaign support. He is very willing to share the urban governance insights and administrative experience accumulated in New Taipei City to help his hometown of Changhua continue to advance. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150513
The KMT held its Central Standing Committee meeting today, formally announcing the nomination of lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run in the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate election.
New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan, who was once mentioned as a potential candidate, was invited by the party headquarters this morning to attend the afternoon Central Standing Committee meeting. He only attended and joined a group of fellow Changhua natives on the Central Standing Committee to shout for victory in Changhua. He did not give a public speech and did not accept joint interviews.
Through a written statement, Liu Ho-jan congratulated lawyer Wei Ping-cheng on receiving the party's nomination. He stated that he fully supports any candidate put forward by the party and believes Wei Ping-cheng will surely be able to continue Changhua's development.
Liu Ho-jan said that in the future, whenever the party needs him, he will certainly provide full assistance and campaign support. He is very willing to share the urban governance insights and administrative experience accumulated in New Taipei City to help his hometown of Changhua continue to advance. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150513