Taiwan's opposition KMT is making a show of unity in Nantou County ahead of year-end local elections, a positive sign for the party's grip on the county.

• Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua registered for re-election alongside all 13 KMT township and city mayor candidates.
• The slogan "13+1 home run" signals the goal of sweeping every local race in the county.
• Hsu promised that if re-elected, the county government will tie its four-year plans directly to what each township asks for.
• KMT lawmakers Yu Hao and Ma Wen-chun joined the walk to the election office, with supporters chanting for victory.
• Hsu argued resources should be spread so townships complement each other rather than one town outshining the rest.

Outlook: Expect the KMT to keep pushing this united-slate framing in Nantou through the year-end vote, with the real test being whether rival parties can break the sweep.