# Taipei mayoral race 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taipei-mayoral-race-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-05T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

On August 1, 2026, DPP mayoral candidate Shen Bo‑yang began a city‑wide grassroots outreach, criticizing incumbent mayor Chiang Wan‑an for stalled infrastructure, flooding, budget shortfalls and gaps in social services. Shen promoted his “Unlimited City” platform, emphasizing technology‑driven planning and a series of municipal policies.

Four days later, a public poll hosted by 壹蘋新聞網 asked readers to choose between Shen Bo‑yang and Jiang Wan‑an, underscoring the intensifying competition. The poll highlighted Jiang’s focus on food‑safety and a possible cabinet reshuffle, while Shen continued to stress municipal oversight. Open voting until August 6 demonstrated rising voter engagement ahead of the 2026 Taipei mayoral election.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Poll gauges support for Taipei mayoral candidates Jiang Wan‑an and Shen Bo‑yang

A poll by 壹蘋 asks readers to pick between Jiang Wan‑an and Shen Bo‑yang for Taipei mayor, open until 6 Aug 15:00, highlighting their campaign tactics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-taipei-traffic-crash-injures-female-motorcyclist-near-danjiang-bridge

### 2026-08-01: Shen Bo-yang Criticizes Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Ahead of Campaign

DPP candidate Shen Bo-yang vows to launch new Taipei policies from August, while accusing mayor Chiang Wan-an of stalled projects, budget gaps, and poor social services ahead of the mayoral race.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shen-bo-yang-criticizes-taipei-mayor-chiang-wan-an-ahead-of-campaign

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Cite as: Taipei mayoral race 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taipei-mayoral-race-2026