Chang Jung-jung announced decision to back out of elections in October

NTU professor says varying perceptions of Taiwan’s anti-COVID measures shaped election results

Analysts list DPP’s blunders they believe contribute to defeats in many municipalities

Saturday's elections leave ruling DPP in control of only five out of 21 local governments

Election regulations prohibit display of flags, badges, and clothing of political parties or candidates at polling stations

Voter reports election staff members in Taichung for not providing referendum ballots

Elderly woman collapses after casting ballots, man faints on way to polling station

Reasons for destroying ballots range from unfamiliarity with voting process to frustration with referendum question

Rainy conditions have largely abated, better weather expected nationwide

Referendum decides whether constitution will be amended to lower voting age to 18