Kaohsiung mayoral candidates Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung tie in street poll

Street polling in Kaohsiung's Fengshan District indicates a tight race between Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung for the upcoming mayoral election. A survey conducted at the Fengshan Youth Night Market showed a near-tie, with Ko receiving 26 votes and Lai receiving 25 votes, though the results were recorded as a tie based on specific polling rules.

Respondents cited various reasons for their preferences. Supporters of Lai expressed confidence in the current administration's performance, particularly regarding the local economy. Conversely, supporters of Ko expressed a desire for political rotation and changes in local governance, specifically mentioning environmental and infrastructure issues.