Cai Qichang lost more than 270,000 tickets to Lu Xiuyan, and he may face difficulties in the future if he wants to reach a higher level.

(Photo by reporter Su Jinfeng)

[Reporter Su Jinfeng/Taichung Report] The results of the Taichung mayoral election were announced tonight. The Democratic Progressive Party’s Taichung mayoral candidate Cai Qichang won 524,224 votes and lost 274,883 votes behind Lu Xiuyan, and lost all 29 constituencies. Lose, Cai Qichang lost to Lu Xiuyan with more votes than Lin Jialong 4 years ago. Although Cai Qichang can continue to be a legislator after the election, there is no problem in the next legislator being elected, but if Cai Qichang wants to make a comeback to be the mayor of Taichung in 2026 If he continues to serve as the vice president of the Legislative Yuan, he may face challenges within the party.

In this election for mayor, Cai Qichang unexpectedly lost 270,000 votes to Lu Xiuyan. The party group also found it strange that everyone was so enthusiastic at the party tomorrow, and they didn't understand why they lost so much.

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Such a number of votes may cast a shadow over Cai Qichang's career in politics. The outside world originally expected that although Cai Qichang lost the election, but because he only has 4 months to run, as long as the difference in the number of votes is not much, the next mayor will be elected in the future No one dares to challenge. The vice president of the Legislative Yuan or the president of the Legislative Yuan will be elected in the next election. Because of his experience in the mayoral election and his popularity in the city, the number of votes will be higher, and he may even set a record. The factions must coordinate and let him stand for the election The difficulty should not be high. Unexpectedly, the difference between the two sides is 270,000 yuan. If you want to win the mayor again, you may first face the challenge within the party. Some people have speculated that He Xinchun may jump out. As for the vice president of the Legislative Yuan next term, it is also possible not easy.