Taiwan's local election registration has closed, and Taichung's mayoral race is now a three-way contest ahead of the November vote.

• Three people registered for Taichung mayor: Ho Hsin-chun of the DPP, Chiang Chi-chen of the KMT, and Hung Li-hua of the Judicial Justice Party.
• Voting for the nationwide local elections is set for November 28.
• City council races drew heavy competition, with more than 100 people registering across Taichung's districts.
• Independent councillor Lin Hao-yu is stepping aside, and his father Lin Ju-chou will run for the seat instead as an independent.

Outlook: The main fight will be between the DPP and KMT candidates as campaigning ramps up toward the November vote.