Chen Chen-chung (KMT) leads trader pricing in the Penghu County magistrate race ahead of the November 28 vote because the party consolidated behind the Huxi Township head without internal division, while the DPP field is led by Wu Shu-chin after incumbent Chen Kuang-fu withdrew following a February 2026 injury. Multiple independents, including Yeh Chu-lin, Chou Ni-an, Chen Chin-chuan, and Hsu Chih-fu, further fragment the remaining vote. Recent activity includes Chen’s maritime talent platform and anti-bribery enforcement efforts targeting candidates. Traders price the KMT nominee highest on these structural factors, with lower odds reflecting the late DPP substitution and crowded field.