Three members expressed their desire to run for the position:
Chai Trong-rong Chai Trong-rong, first president of the
World United Formosans for Independence and former legislator, announced his candidacy on April 14, 2008. He withdrew from the election on May 12 and endorsed candidate Koo Kwang-ming.
Koo Kwang-ming During
Koo Kwang-ming's campaign, he made controversial remarks towards Tsai Ing-wen about the suitability of an unmarried woman leading. He then apologized to all women in Taiwan for those statements.
Tsai Ing-wen Tsai Ing-wen, former vice premier and former chairperson of the
Mainland Affairs Council, won support from many local executives and decided to launch her campaign. She earned endorsements from
Chiayi County magistrate
Chen Ming-wen, Kaohsiung mayor
Chen Chu, Tainan County magistrate
Su Huan-chih, and
Yunlin County magistrate
Su Chih-fen. == Results ==