# Taiwan mayoral election public opinion polling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-mayoral-election-public-opinion-polling
> Updated: 2026-09-17T02:12:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Next Apple News has initiated a series of weekly online public opinion polls regarding upcoming mayoral elections in major Taiwanese cities. Initial polling conducted in early September focused on candidates for Taipei, Taichung, and New Taipei City. By mid-September, the polling series continued with a focus on Taipei and Kaohsiung. These surveys utilize convenience sampling via their website and are not intended to represent traditional probability sampling or the actual voting behavior of the entire electorate.

As campaigning for the Nine-in-One elections intensifies, political activity in Kaohsiung has increased. Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Ko Chih-en held a large-scale rally in Fengshan, receiving support from Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sichuan. Chiang highlighted potential synergies between Taipei’s AI industry and Kaohsiung’s manufacturing strengths. Meanwhile, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidates Lai Jui-lung and Shen Po-yang have also been active in the region. A recent voluntary web-based survey by Eslife News indicated significant gaps in candidate support, showing Lai Jui-lung with a substantial lead over Ko Chih-en in Kaohsiung.

Campaigning has recently intensified with increased cross-regional cooperation. In Taipei, DPP candidate Shen Boyang reported seeking guidance from Party Chairman Lai Ching-te regarding his lack of electoral experience; recent online polling suggests Shen leads Jiang Wan-an in the Taipei mayoral race with approximately 64% support. In Kaohsiung, KMT candidate Ko Chih-en has received support from Lee Sichuan. Additionally, Shen Boyang and Lai Rui-long have held joint events in Kaohsiung to engage local voters. In response to political commentary regarding Kaohsiung, the Kaohsiung City Government highlighted improvements in economic indicators, air quality, and industrial growth under Mayor Chen Chi-mai.

## Claims

- Shen Boyang sought advice from DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te regarding his lack of election experience after being nominated for Taipei Mayor. (single source)
- The Kaohsiung City Government spokesperson stated that administrative indicators under Mayor Chen Chi-mai have improved significantly. (single source)
- KMT New Taipei Mayor candidate Lee Sichuan remarked that Taiwan's politics and elections are terrifying. (single source)
- Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan-an noted the visible progress made in Kaohsiung in recent years. (single source)
- An online poll showed Shen Boyang leading Jiang Wan-an in the Taipei mayoral race with 64.41% support. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Taiwanese political candidates intensify campaigns in Taipei and Kaohsiung

Taiwanese political candidates are ramping up campaigns in Taipei and Kaohsiung, with recent polls showing Shen Boyang leading in Taipei and intense campaigning underway in Kaohsiung.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nextapple-launches-mayoral-election-polls-for-taipei-and-kaohsiung

### 2026-09-10: Next Apple News launches mayoral election polls for Taipei, Taichung, and New Taipei

Next Apple News has launched online polls for the Taipei, Taichung, and New Taipei City mayoral elections, running from September 7 to September 11, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taichung-mayoral-election-poll-launched-by-nextapple-news

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