Taiwan 2024 Presidential Election
Taiwanese presidential election held January 2024. DPP candidate Lai Ching-te won in a three-way race against KMT's Hou Yu-ih and TPP's Ko Wen-je, securing a third consecutive DPP presidential term.
Taiwan 2024 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in Taiwan.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Date
- January 13, 2024
- Country
- Taiwan
- Office Contested
- President of the Republic of China
- Winner
- Lai Ching-te
- Candidates
- 3
- Linked Offices
- 1
Outcome In Context
Lai Ching-te won with 40.1% in a three-way race, defeating KMT's Hou Yu-ih (33.5%) and TPP's Ko Wen-je (26.5%). The DPP secured an unprecedented third consecutive presidential term, but China warned of increased tensions due to Lai's pro-independence reputation.
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