New Taipei Mayoral Candidate Responds to Poll Discrepancies

Democratic Progressive Party legislator and New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui addressed recent polling data that places her approximately 5% ahead of her opponent, Kuomintang candidate Li Chuan. Li's campaign office had asserted that the poll showed a "huge gap" compared to the actual situation.

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I have always regarded poll data as important reference material. We do not mock opponents just because we are leading, nor do we criticize the polling units if we are trailing.

Speaking at the award ceremony for the Taiwan Coffee International Bidding Invitation Competition, Su Chiao-hui stated her consistent approach to public opinion surveys. "I have always regarded poll data as important reference material," she said. "We do not mock opponents just because we are leading, nor do we criticize the polling units if we are trailing."

Su emphasized that she and her team focus on the trends indicated by the polls, noting a perceived increase in public support. "We are seeing more and more people willing to come forward to support me," she remarked. "When I walk around in the community, I hear more and more voices cheering me on."

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We are seeing more and more people willing to come forward to support me. When I walk around in the community, I hear more and more voices cheering me on.

Looking ahead, Su expressed her commitment to maintaining a "positive and sunny attitude" throughout the election campaign. She articulated her vision for New Taipei, stating, "This is the face I hope New Taipei will have in the future." She called for like-minded individuals to join her in ushering in a "new era for New Taipei" on November 28.

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This is the face I hope New Taipei will have in the future. We hope that friends with common ideals will come forward and welcome the new era of New Taipei together on November 28.