KMT candidates hold advantages across multiple county and city races in the November 28 local elections, supported by stronger polling aggregates in traditional strongholds and fewer open seats requiring swings. Recent surveys show mixed results in high-profile contests, including Taipei where incumbent Chiang Wan-an (KMT) trades narrow leads with DPP challenger Puma Shen and New Taipei where the race between Lee Shu-chuan (KMT) and Su Chiao-hui (DPP) remains within margins of error. DPP favorability ratings exceed those of the KMT and TPP in some national polls, yet internal KMT nomination disputes and coordination challenges with the TPP have not shifted the overall trader consensus. Scheduled policy presentations and the final campaign period could still alter turnout dynamics before voting concludes.