# Taiwan regional election candidate developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-regional-election-candidate-developments > Updated: 2026-09-04T05:36:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Political activity is increasing across various regions in Taiwan as candidates register for upcoming elections and navigate party alliances. In Taichung, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Ho Hsin-chun has officially registered her candidacy for mayor. Her campaign, which features former President Tsai Ing-wen as honorary chairperson, focuses on a platform titled ‘Six-Star Municipal Administration and Taichung Innovation 168.’ Key priorities include all-age care welfare, AI and unmanned vehicle industry innovation, and improving transportation infrastructure. In Hsinchu, political maneuvering involves shifting alliances between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). KMT Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate Xu Xinying has addressed allegations regarding failed cooperation between the two parties. Additionally, former KMT spokesperson He Zhiyong has registered as an independent candidate for Hsinchu Mayor, stating he is willing to face party disciplinary action to protect local interests despite the KMT and TPP consensus to support the incumbent. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Hsinchu political candidates address party cooperation and independent runs In Hsinchu, KMT candidate Xu Xinying denied making unauthorized political promises, while He Zhiyong registered as an independent for Mayor, despite his loyalty to the KMT. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hsinchu-political-candidates-address-party-cooperation-and-independent-runs ### 2026-09-02: Ho Hsin-chun registers candidacy for Taichung mayor DPP legislator Ho Hsin-chun has registered to run for Taichung mayor, announcing that former President Tsai Ing-wen will serve as her campaign's honorary chairperson. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-hsin-chun-registers-candidacy-for-taichung-mayor --- Cite as: Taiwan regional election candidate developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-regional-election-candidate-developments