# Taiwanese political endorsements in Yunlin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwanese-political-endorsements-in-yunlin > Updated: 2026-08-29T07:04:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Ko Wen-je, chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, endorsed Kuomintang legislator and Yunlin County Magistrate candidate Chang Chia-yün during the Hungwei Zhongyuan Cultural Festival in Yunlin County. Ko described Chang as a “good magistrate” who understands local needs, signaling potential political cooperation between their respective parties. Chang expressed gratitude for the support and stated her intention to focus on family, youth, and industrial upgrades to encourage younger residents to stay in the county. ## Claims - Lu Hsiao-yen suggested that DPP legislator Chen Ying should remain in the central government while Wu Xiu-hua manages local affairs. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chen Ying rejected the division of roles, stating she intends to bring her 20 years of central government experience back to Taitung. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lu Hsiao-yen endorsed Wu Xiu-hua as the most suitable candidate for Taitung County Magistrate due to her local experience. (single source) - Lu Hsiao-yen characterized Chen Ying as a good legislator who could effectively secure budgets for Taitung from the central government. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Lu Hsiao-yen endorses Wu Xiu-hua for Taitung County Magistrate Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiao-yen endorsed KMT candidate Wu Xiu-hua for Taitung County Magistrate, suggesting DPP legislator Chen Ying remain in the central government to secure regional resources. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lu-hsiao-yen-endorses-wu-xiu-hua-for-taitung-county-magistrate ### 2026-08-28: Ko Wen-je endorses Chang Chia-yün at Yunlin festival Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je endorsed Kuomintang legislator Chang Chia-yün during a festival in Yunlin, signaling potential political cooperation for the upcoming magistrate election. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ko-wen-je-endorses-chang-chia-yn-at-yunlin-festival --- Cite as: Taiwanese political endorsements in Yunlin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taiwanese-political-endorsements-in-yunlin