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Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign

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Kuomintang mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en has intensified her Kaohsiung campaign through large-scale rallies and strategic endorsements. A major rally in Fengshan drew approximately 30,000 attendees and featured prominent figures such as Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng. Ko has also sought to build a “North-South connection” by featuring political leaders from Taipei and New Taipei City. Ko has secured exclusive support from the Kaohsiung Teachers' Union, following her pledges to protect the “right to disconnect” for educators and improve teacher welfare. Her platform continues to emphasize urban development, education, and the concert economy, while she has also proposed a “breathing voucher” policy to assist working parents. Political cooperation remains a key theme. Following the official candidate number drawing, where Ko drew number 3, she launched the slogan, “Number 3 brings miracles, flip Kaohsiung.” To bolster cross-party efforts, Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je appeared at a campaign event alongside Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu to signal potential cooperation between the Blue and White political camps. During this appearance, On November 1, Han Kuo-yu and Ko Wen-je criticized appeared together at the ruling party's handling of legislative bills Sanmin District support association launch to endorse Ko Chih-en and questioned support several city council candidates from both the consistency of judicial standards regarding political donations. He specifically called for investigations into election expenses, comparing donations made to Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party. Recent polling from United Daily News indicates that Democratic Progressive Party with a 3 million TWD donation to DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung's personal account. Lai responded by stating all donations are declared transparently and urged critics Rui-long holds a lead over Ko Chih-en, with 40% support compared to rely on facts. As tensions rise, Ko’s campaign has accused the DPP’s New Tide faction 33%. Lai also maintains an advantage in perceived chances of using a “black Ko industry chain” winning, at 49% to spread rumors. 21%. Demographic analysis shows Ko also addressed accusations from Lai Jui-lung that she was “pessimistic about Kaohsiung,” clarifying that she was recounting a dialogue with performs better among male voters and supporters regarding of the ruling party’s 30-year governance. Taiwan People's Party, while Lai leads among female voters and older age groups. Undecided voters currently account for 26% of the electorate.

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  1. 2026-11-03 04:03 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign
  2. 2026-11-01 11:07 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign
  3. 2026-10-27 05:50 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign
  4. 2026-10-25 07:34 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign
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  6. 2026-10-13 11:34 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign
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  13. 2026-09-20 11:34 UTC Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign

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