Daejeon’s Democratic Party Showdown: 장철민 vs 허태정 – Who Will Win the Final Vote?

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[iNews24 reporter Kang Il] In South Korea’s Democratic Party primary to select its nominee for Daejeon mayor, no candidate secured a majority, so Rep. Jang Cheol-min and former Mayor Heo Tae-jeong will advance to a runoff. The runoff will be held April 11–13.

On April 4, the Democratic Party said the leading candidate failed to win a majority and that it would hold a runoff between the top two vote-getters. Under party rules, it will not disclose individual rankings or vote shares.

That confirms Rep. Jang Cheol-min (Dong District, Dong-gu) and former Daejeon Mayor Heo Tae-jeong as the two runoff candidates.

Under party rules, if no candidate wins more than 50% in the main primary, the top two finishers proceed to a runoff. The final result will be determined 50% by party-member votes and 50% by a public opinion poll.

Balloting will be available online, via ARS (automated phone system), or by mail. Results from both the party-member electorate and the public electorate will be combined.

Rep. Jang Jong-tae, who failed to advance to the runoff, said the support and sentiments shown during the primary will not be wasted. He added that he will keep that sincerity close to his heart and continue serving citizens with humility.