Lin Ming-chen Registers for Nantou County By-election 南投縣立委補選 林明溱.蔡培慧登記參選

Registration began this week for the legislative by-election for Nantou County's second constituency. Both the KMT and DPP's candidates chose to register on Jan. 11.

Former Nantou County Magistrate Lin Ming-chen registered for the legislative by-election for Nantou County's second constituency on Jan. 11. He was accompanied by KMT Chairperson Eric Chu, Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua, and Legislator Ma Wen-chun. The KMT performed well during the nine-in-one elections, and then won the legislative by-election for Taipei's third constituency. The 71-year-old Lin intends not only to secure more funding for the county, but also to continue the KMT's winning streak.

Lin Ming-chen, KMT Nantou County Legislative By-election Candidate: “During my terms as a legislator, I secured about NT$20.9 billion from the central government. I will do all I can to shift money here from the central government for Magistrate Hsu to build up Nantou County.”

Eric Chu, Chairperson, KMT: “Lin Ming-chen is the person who knows Nantou County the best, the one who has contributed the most. He will be able to immediately get down to business, and he's the best choice.”

DPP candidate Frida Tsai, the former chief executive of the Executive Yuan's Central Taiwan Joint Services Center, also chose to register on Jan. 11. She was accompanied by DPP Legislator Loh Meei-ling and local party members. Tsai lost the Nantou County magisterial election in November, but the DPP decided to nominate her for the by-election, believing she would make the most high-profile and competitive candidate. Tsai said she will continue appealing to grassroots voters and is confident she can stop the DPP's losing streak.

Frida Tsai, DPP Nantou County Legislative By-election Candidate: “I think you should give Frida Tsai the heavy responsibility of fighting for the region as a legislator. Frida Tsai is professional, will work hard, and will earnestly fight. I want to tell everyone that Frida Tsai gives voice to all the hardworking people and will fight for the local economy. Frida Tsai keeps her word.”

Loh Meei-ling, Legislator (DPP): “We're standing together once more to show our determination. We are very confident about our chances. We'll accompany Frida until the end.”

Chen Tsung-chien, an independent candidate and former mayor of Mingjian Township, has also registered. The by-election is scheduled for Mar. 4.

眾人高喊當選，前南投縣長林明溱，在國民黨主席朱立倫、南投縣長許淑華、立委馬文君陪同下，11日前往南投縣選委會登記，正式宣告投入南投縣第2選區立委補選。九合一大選後，國民黨再拿下台北市立委補選，71歲林明溱重披戰袍，不僅要為地方爭預算，還要守住國民黨的連勝氣勢。

國民黨南投縣第2選區立委補選參選人林明溱表達決心：「擔任17、18屆立委，大概跟中央爭取的經費統計將超過209億，我一定會盡我的力量從中央搬經費下來，給我們許縣長好好建設南投縣。」

國民黨主席朱立倫回應：「林明溱是對南投最了解、最有貢獻，也能夠立刻上手，最好的南投補選的立法委員。」

訴求顧南投做伙拚，前行政院中辦執行長蔡培慧，也選在同一天，由同黨立委羅美玲與地方黨工職陪同登記參選。蔡培慧剛在縣長選戰中失利，但被視為是綠營當地少數具有知名度與即戰力的人選，她表示會持續勤走基層，拔劍再戰有信心為民進黨止敗。

民進黨南投縣第2選區立委補選參選人蔡培慧指出：「我覺得立委的重擔，為了地方打拚就交給蔡培慧，蔡培慧專業努力、認真打拚，我跟大家說蔡培慧為甘苦人發聲，為地方經濟打拚，蔡培慧說到做到。」

民進黨立委羅美玲也力挺：「站在一起再拚一次的決心，這一役我們非常有信心，我們會陪培慧走到最後。」

本週為南投立委補選登記時間，除了林明溱與蔡培慧，還有已登記的無黨籍前名間鄉長陳聰鑑，投票日為3月4日，預料將會是一場激戰。