Chen Chen-chung, the Kuomintang nominee and current Huxi Township head, leads the Penghu County magistrate race at 66% in trader pricing ahead of the November 28 election, reflecting consolidated pan-blue support after the party nominated him early without internal splits. The Democratic Progressive Party's position weakened after incumbent Chen Kuang-fu stepped aside following a 2026 injury, prompting the nomination of his wife Wu Shu-chin, who trails at 20%. Multiple independents, including former Magong mayor Yeh Chu-lin and others such as Chou Ni-an, Hsu Chih-fu, and Chen Chin-chuan, further fragment opposition votes. Recent polling and registration developments show Chen maintaining a clear edge through unified party machinery and focus on local issues like maritime resources, while the crowded field limits challengers' paths to a plurality.