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Taipei DPP Mayor Race
Puma Shen leads KMT in Taipei mayoral race after 30-year DPP gap.
In brief
Puma Shen leads KMT in Taipei mayoral race after 30-year DPP gap. Puma Shen, a first-term legislator, could become Taipei's first DPP mayor in over 30 years, challenging incumbent KMT mayor Chiang Wan-an. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
DPP candidate Puma Shen
Puma Shen, a first-term legislator, challenges incumbent KMT mayor Chiang Wan-an in Taipei's mayoral race.
30-year DPP gap
Taipei has not elected a DPP mayor since 1995, with Chiang Wan-an as the current KMT mayor.
Race outcome
Puma Shen's local issue focus gives him a surprise lead over Chiang Wan-an in the mayoral election.
The short version
Puma Shen, a first-term legislator, could become Taipei's first DPP mayor in over 30 years, challenging incumbent KMT mayor Chiang Wan-an.
