Taichung's 'Endurance King' Duan Ti-pei Runs Again for Council Seat

In Taichung's Beitun district, local politician Duan Ti-pei is once again vying for a city council seat, earning the local moniker "King of Endurance Elections" due to his consistent presence during election cycles.

Duan is a familiar face to many residents, often seen at intersections wearing a sash and referring to himself as "the squad leader." He typically helps other candidates campaign. Many in Beitun have seen him since they were children.

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The real fans only cast two votes.

While public perception suggests he is a perennial candidate, Duan clarifies that he has only officially run for office twice. His previous attempts include a legislative election in 2020, where he received 5,225 votes, and a city council bid in 2022, securing 8,755 votes. He proudly notes that he received the highest number of votes among the non-elected candidates in his district.

Duan also shared his views on the mayoral election, noting that the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, Ho Hsin-chun, has low media exposure. He believes that measures taken by former DPP mayor Lin Chia-lung still cast a shadow over Taichung, suggesting the DPP will need several more years to regain trust in the city.

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The 'green' will need several more years to govern in Taichung.