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Taipei mayoral race: Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an within 1.2% in recent poll
Recent polling for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election indicates a tightening race between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang. A survey conducted by the Xinjin Association shows the two candidates are separated by only 1.2 percentage points.
Taipei City Councilor Qin Huizhu has provided a different analysis, suggesting that while the poll shows a narrow gap, the final outcome may see Chiang Wan-an securing approximately 55% of the vote and Shen Po-yang receiving 43.5%. Qin noted that current political trends often lead supporters of the Kuomintang to identify as neutral or hidden voters.
The rise in Shen Po-yang’s visibility, often referred to as the ‘ocean current’ phenomenon, has sparked discussions regarding his impact on other Democratic Progressive Party candidates, such as Su Chiao-hui in New Taipei City. While some observers suggest Shen’s increased media presence could overshadow other regional candidates, others argue the two candidates possess complementary support bases and different communication styles.
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Chiang Wan-an · Democratic Progressive Party · Kuomintang · Lai Ching-te · Qin Huizhu · Shen Po-yang · Taipei · Taipei City
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shen Po-yang commented that he was concerned about food in central and southern Taiwan being too sweet.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shen Po-yang proposed setting up rest stations for bus drivers, researching local autonomy regulations, and improving insurance systems.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A recent poll shows Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are within 1.2 percentage points of each other. ctinews.com · news.nextapple.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Qin Huizhu estimates Chiang Wan-an will receive 55% of the vote. ctinews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Qin Huizhu estimates Shen Po-yang will receive 43.5% of the vote. ctinews.com