DPP to Hold Party Elections on the 24th; Wu Pei-yi and Huang Jie to Take Lead

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will hold its local party chair and national delegate elections tomorrow. Party insiders stated today that Wu Pei-yi in Taipei and Huang Jie in Kaohsiung are expected to be elected, demonstrating a generational transition. Tainan City is receiving significant attention due to the intense competition between Legislator Kuo Kuo-wen and City Council Deputy Speaker Lin Chih-chan, both of whom belong to the Lai faction.

The DPP's biennial party election will take place on May 24th. Insiders noted that this election is a preparation for the 2026 local elections. The national delegate election is linked to the National Party Congress in July, where the party's core decision-making bodies—the Central Standing Committee, Central Executive Committee, and Central Review Committee—will be elected. These positions are crucial for the nomination layout of the next legislative election.

Insiders pointed out that 17 counties and cities have uncontested races, with 8 incumbents seeking re-election, including Su Chiao-hui in New Taipei City. Additionally, 9 newcomers are taking over, including Wu Pei-yi in Taipei and Huang Jie in Kaohsiung.

Party insiders stated that major cities like Taipei, New Taipei, and Kaohsiung have uncontested races. The highlight of the election is that young female politicians will emerge in both Taipei and Kaohsiung. Wu Pei-yi, Huang Jie, and Su Chiao-hui will be instrumental in securing the youth vote during the election process.

Regarding the Tainan City party chair election, insiders said the situation is complex as both Kuo Kuo-wen and Lin Chih-chan are from the Lai faction, and the outcome is being closely watched by the public.