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Taiwan Voters Prepare for Unprecedented Mass Recall of Opposition Lawmakers

Voters must reach a 25% participation threshold to unseat pro-Beijing legislators in a referendum that will decide which party controls Taiwan’s legislature.

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Supporters participate in a pro-recall rally in front of Presidential Hall in Taipei on July 24, 2025.
People shoot and hold a slogan reading ''Come Back to Recall'' during a campaign rally to promote recall vote targeting 24 Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Overview

  • Polls open July 26 for the first phase of the “Great Recall,” putting 24 KMT lawmakers’ seats at risk.
  • Under Taiwan’s recall law each district must have turnout above 25% of registered voters and more votes in favor than against to remove an official.
  • The DPP-backed campaign originated with civic groups seeking to break parliamentary gridlock after the party lost its majority in 2024.
  • The Kuomintang has organized protests and warns that successful recalls will trigger by-elections that could restore its legislative strength.
  • Heightened concerns over Beijing’s alleged interference and the KMT’s China-friendly stance have made the vote a test of Taiwan’s security priorities and defense spending plans.