2007 Kuomintang chairmanship by-election explained

Election Name:2007 Kuomintang chairmanship by-election
Flag Image:Naval Jack of the Republic of China.svg
Type:by-election
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2005 Kuomintang chairmanship election
Previous Year:2005
Next Election:2009 Kuomintang chairmanship election
Next Year:2009
Election Date:7 April 2007
Turnout:53.75%
Image1:Wuboxiong-voa (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Wu Po-hsiung
Color1:008EDB
Popular Vote1:156,499
Percentage1:86.97%
Nominee2:Hung Hsiu-chu
Color2:D42187
Popular Vote2:23,447
Percentage2:13.03%
Chairman
Posttitle:Elected Chairman
Before Election:Chiang Pin-kung (acting)
After Election:Wu Po-hsiung

The 2007 Kuomintang chairmanship by-election was held on 7 April 2007 in Taiwan between Wu Po-hsiung and Hung Hsiu-chu. This was the third direct election of the chairman in the Kuomintang history. All registered, due-paying KMT party members were eligible to vote. The previous leadership election had occurred in 2005.

The election was triggered by the resignation of chairman Ma Ying-jeou after he was indicted for allegedly misusing funds while Mayor of Taipei.[1] The Taiwan High Court eventually cleared Ma of all corruption charges.[2] [3] The election, held on 7 April, was won by Wu Poh-hsiung.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Chang. Rich. Mo. Yan-chih. Ma indicted, quits as KMT chair. 11 June 2016. Taipei Times. 14 February 2007.
  2. News: Rickards. Jane. Taiwan's Vice President, 2 Others Charged With Corruption. 11 June 2016. Washington Post. 22 September 2007.
  3. News: Opposition candidate cleared. 11 June 2016. Los Angeles Times. 28 December 2007.
  4. News: Mo. Yan-chih. Wu wins comfortably in KMT chairmanship poll. 11 June 2016. Taipei Times. 8 April 2007.