
AI-generated summary
Candidates for mayor of Taichung confirmed the election number today and immediately launched various campaign activities.
On the first day when the election number was determined, He Xinchun got out of the car and scanned the streets accompanied by Cai Qichang. (Provided by He Xinchun Headquarters)
The number of the Taichung mayoral candidate election was determined today. The Democratic Progressive Party's Taichung mayoral candidate He Xinchun, who won the No. 1 lottery, drove non-stop from the West District to sweep across Beitun, North District, Nantun District and Wuri District, calling on the pure faction and the Xin Chao to support "Taichung is the best and the mayor is happy"; the Kuomintang Taichung mayor candidate Jiang Qichen walked into the West District Fifth Market, interacted with vendors, and shouted support for "Jiang Qichen, the strongest supporter".
After He Xinchun drew the number at the Taichung State Office today, he immediately put the number 1 on the motorcade, starting from the West District where the State Office is located, and went all the way to Beitun, Beitun, Nantun and Wuri District to scan cars. In the evening, he also went to the intersection of Guangri Road and Xinxing Road in Wuri District to pray for votes from the Wuri folks; Commissioner Tsai Chi-chang also joined He Xinchun during the car sweep. He Xinchun thanked the Xinchao Chunpai and the Chuixin tribe for accompanying them all the way. He emphasized that every cheer is the force to move forward. Next, he will continue to go deep into the grassroots and strive for recognition. He also called on the public to support "Taichung's number one, Mayor Xin Hao."
After Jiang Qichen drew his number, he also set out from the Taichung State Office and walked along Minquan Road, Sanmin Road and Siwei Street in the West District to the Fifth Market. Along the way, he prayed for votes from the people and interacted with the people on the street. He also asked voters to support "Chiang Qichen, the strongest supporter", rely on each other with the citizens, and work together to create a new chapter in Greater Taichung's golden 10 years.
After Jiang Qichen drew the number, he went to the market to vote. (Provided by Jiang Qichen Headquarters)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Candidates will continue to go deep into the grassroots to seek votes
Very likely · Within weeks

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