Sister Act: Siblings Vie for Office in Changhua Elections

Changhua County is buzzing with the prospect of a "sister act" in its upcoming local elections. Local whispers suggest that former bee-catching expert and county councilor Huang Yu-fen, nicknamed "Queen Bee," plans to run for mayor of Changhua City. Her elder sister, Huang Yu-ju, is also rumored to be entering the race for a county council seat in the first district.

Their father, Huang Chuan-hao, confirmed that Huang Yu-fen "should register to run," while Huang Yu-ju has already decided to contest the county council election. This sibling candidacy would be a first for Changhua County's local elections.

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While the mayoral race was initially expected to be a contest between Democratic Progressive Party councilor Huang Po-yu and Kuomintang Taipei City Representative Chairman Chen Wen-pin, the potential entry of Huang Yu-fen has shifted the landscape. Huang Yu-fen, who previously ran for mayor under the KMT banner, is believed to have a solid base of 40,000 votes, potentially creating a three-way race.

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She herself studies management and business, and is a complete doer. She will reflect her professionalism in the quality of her political discourse.

Both Huang Po-yu and Chen Wen-pin have stated they respect Huang Yu-fen's potential candidacy. Huang Yu-ju, who studied in Switzerland, emphasized her background in management and business, promising to apply her expertise to her political work. She highlighted her lack of party affiliation and the need for new voices and genuine reform in the county council.

Beyond their political ambitions, Huang Yu-fen is locally known for her expertise in dealing with Asian giant hornets, earning her the "Queen Bee" moniker. If both sisters register to run, it will be a notable first for Changhua County.

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She has no party baggage, the county council needs new voices, and the local area needs real reform.