Keelung City Council Seats to Change for 2026 Elections

Keelung City Council is set to undergo significant changes in its district councilor representation for the 2026 elections. The Central Election Commission announced the redistricting, which will alter the number of seats in two key districts. Ren'ai District will see its representation reduced from four councilors to three, while Xinyi District will gain one seat, increasing its representation from four to five councilors.

These adjustments are in line with the revised "Local System Law," which allows for an increase in indigenous councilor seats if the population of indigenous people reaches a certain threshold. Keelung City Council will add one indigenous councilor seat, bringing the total number of councilors to 32, up from the current 31. This change reflects population shifts and legislative updates aimed at ensuring fair representation.

The election commission's announcement on August 20 details the electoral districts, quotas, and election dates for various local government positions, including mayors, county magistrates, and city councilors. The population figures from May 2026 will serve as the basis for allocating councilor seats across Taiwan's cities and counties. The modifications in Keelung are part of a broader national process to update electoral boundaries and representation based on demographic changes and legal amendments.