Sat Jul 26 08:40:00 UTC 2025: ## High-Stakes Recall Vote Underway: 24 Lawmakers and Mayor Face Ouster

**Taipei, July 26, 2025** – A sweeping recall election is underway today, July 26, targeting 24 lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Mayor of Hsinchu, Kao Hung-an of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). Polling stations closed at 4 PM, and vote counting is now in progress.

Among the prominent lawmakers facing recall are Hsu Chiao-hsin, Fu Kun-chi, Lo Chih-chiang, and Lee Yen-hsiu. The results of these votes could significantly reshape the political landscape of the Legislative Yuan, where the KMT currently holds 52 seats, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 51, the TPP 8, and independents 2.

A successful recall requires that the number of “yes” votes exceeds “no” votes and that the “yes” votes represent at least one-quarter of the original electorate in the district.

The election has been marked by intense political maneuvering, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between parties. Recent controversies include allegations of donation mishandling related to earthquake relief efforts in Hualien, which has led to legal battles.

Political analysts are closely watching the results, with varied predictions on the number of lawmakers who might be ousted. All eyes are on the evolving vote tallies, which will determine the future composition of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan.

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