Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen casts vote

News Summary: 

• Tsai Ing-wen votes in 2024 election in New Taipei City.
• Accompanied by VP candidate and party officials at Xiulang Elementary School.
• Emphasizes the democratic influence of one vote.
• Three main contenders: Lai Ching-te, Ko Wen-Je, Hou Yu-ih.
• Election held every four years in Taiwan.

Taipei: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged people to cast their ballots as she cast her own on Saturday morning in New Taipei City, Channel News Asia reported.

The leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cast her ballot at the Xiulang Elementary School voting place in New Taipei. Hsiao Bi-khim, the vice presidential candidate, and several party officials were present.

Greeting an early group of voters, Tsai hailed the excellent weather and encouraged everyone to vote.

She said, "Citizens in a democratic country can decide the country's future with one vote," according to Taiwan News.

Tsai also advised voters to carry along the documents needed to finish the registration procedure, along with their national ID and chop (stamp), Taiwan News reported.

Taiwanese voters will choose the country's next president today. Every four years, elections are scheduled in Taiwan.

Earlier today, the three presidential contenders for Taiwan in the 2024 general election also cast their ballots.

The presidential candidates from the three major parties are the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te and his running partner Hsiao Bi-khim; the Taiwan People's Party's Ko Wen-Je and his running mate Wu Hsin-Ying; and the Kuomintang's Hou Yu-ih and his running mate Jaw Shaw-kong.

(With ANI inputs)