Key Facts
• Recall vote for Lin Si-Ming held on August 23, 2025.
• Results: 33,813 votes in favor, 76,239 votes against.
• Threshold for approval: 59,625 votes in favor and majority over opposition.
• Recall failed as neither condition was met.
• Lin held a press conference at 5 PM, urging societal harmony.
• Lin emphasized overcoming divisions and prioritizing public welfare.
• Lin, a second-term legislator, won his 2024 election with 44.82% of votes.
• Taiwan’s recall law requires 25% voter turnout and majority approval for success.
• Lin criticized political disputes, urging focus on disaster recovery and trade issues.
Summary
Taiwan’s Hsinchu County legislator Lin Si-Ming survived a recall vote on August 23, 2025. The vote garnered 33,813 in favor and 76,239 against, failing to meet the required 59,625 votes and majority approval. Lin, a second-term legislator, called for societal reconciliation and prioritization of public welfare during a press conference. He highlighted the need to address internal challenges like disaster recovery and external trade pressures. Lin’s political career includes a narrow 2020 victory and a 2024 re-election amid a divided opposition. Taiwan’s recall law mandates strict conditions, which were not met in this case, leading to the recall’s failure.
