The closely contested New Taipei mayoral race on November 28 features KMT candidate Lee Shu-chuan and DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui as the primary contenders, with traders assigning Lee a modest edge amid mixed late-October polling. Lee has emphasized MRT extensions, urban renewal projects, and continuity with outgoing mayor Hou Yu-ih’s priorities, while Su has focused on tourism infrastructure, family support services, and regional development in coastal districts. Recent campaign headquarters launches and district visits by both sides have highlighted these contrasts, with undecided voters and turnout in traditionally KMT-leaning areas remaining key variables. A public debate scheduled for mid-November and the spillover effects from the concurrent Taipei contest could further shape voter sentiment ahead of ballot finalization.