Who won the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election?

The Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election was won by Tsai Ing-wen. Tsai Ing-wen ran as the candidate of Democratic Progressive Party. The winning margin was 57.1% vs 38.6%.

Who came second in the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election?

The runner-up in the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election was Han Kuo-yu. The contest between Tsai Ing-wen and Han Kuo-yu defined the central dynamics of this election.

What was the voter turnout for the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election?

Voter turnout for the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election was 74.9%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.

When did the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election take place?

The Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election took place on 2020-01-11. Electoral timing in Taiwan is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.

What offices were contested in the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election?

The Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election determined who would hold the office of President of the Republic of China. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.

Which country held the Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election?

The Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election was held in Taiwan. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.

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Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election

Name: Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election
Start: 2020-01-11
Location: Taiwan

Taiwan·2020·Recorded

Taiwanese presidential election held January 2020. Tsai Ing-wen won re-election by a landslide over Han Kuo-yu amid Hong Kong protests that boosted pro-sovereignty sentiment.

Taiwan 2020 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in Taiwan.

Winner

Tsai Ing-wen

Democratic Progressive Party

Turnout

74.9%

Election Snapshot

Status: Recorded
Date: January 11, 2020
Country: Taiwan
Office Contested: President of the Republic of China
Winner: Tsai Ing-wen
Candidates: 2
Linked Offices: 1

Outcome In Context

Tsai won re-election by a landslide with a record 8.17 million votes. The Hong Kong protests dramatically boosted turnout and pro-sovereignty sentiment, undermining Han Kuo-yu's campaign for closer ties with Beijing.

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