KMT aims for majority in Taichung mayoral and council elections, vowing to 'continue governing'

The Kuomintang's Taichung branch is gearing up for a crucial electoral battle, not just for individual council seats but for the overall political control of the city. Their campaign slogan, 'Majority in the Council, Continue Governing,' clearly signals their ambition to consolidate power and ensure their mayoral candidate, Jiang Qichen, has a supportive legislative body.

While the KMT currently holds 31 seats and can often count on the support of friendly independent councilors and one from the Taiwan People's Party, the upcoming election will see the council return to its full strength of 65 seats. The KMT's nomination of 34 candidates is a strategic move to secure a clear majority, a goal that has not been without internal discussion, with some party members reportedly questioning the conservative nomination strategy.

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Majority in the Council, Continue Governing

This election is more than just a local contest; it's a test of the KMT's strength and its ability to govern effectively in a key Taiwanese city. The party's focus on achieving a council majority underscores the importance of legislative support for executive leadership, a principle that resonates deeply in Taiwan's political landscape. The KMT's success in Taichung will undoubtedly be seen as a barometer for its broader national prospects.

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My responsibility is to ensure all 34 nominated city councilors are elected, and to help Legislative Yuan Vice President Jiang Qichen win the mayoral election in Taichung.