Political situation
Written by: Wu Zhuoan
2020-05-01 07:00
Last update date: 2020-05-01 07:00The Legislative Council elections were held in September this year, and the democrats actively coordinated the candidates. It is understood that more than ten stakeholders interested in representing the democratic faction in the direct election of Kowloon West held a coordination meeting a few days ago, and reached a consensus on the coordination mechanism and drafted an agreement. Among them, the democratic faction aims to obtain 4 seats and adopts the "primary election plus The dual-track mechanism of "abandon elections" is planned to be held in early July. Voters can vote through the online system or the physical polling station. After the results of the primary election are "fired", the stakeholders will conduct further negotiations to determine the number of participants in the official election. . A few days before the official polling day, the democrats will announce the results of the polls. Candidates who have participated in the coordination mechanism and have signed up must comply with the results of the polls. If the candidate ’s support ranking is not within the number of target seats in the district, they must declare selected".
In addition, it is reported that all stakeholders agreed that if the Democrats obtained more than half of the seats, they would use the power conferred by the Basic Law to veto the Budget, force the government to respond to the five major demands, pardon the protesters, and restart the political reform.
Yu Debao, deputy chairman of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council of the Citizen Party, has signed up to participate in the selection of the party. The regional branch has passed him to represent the Citizen Party and still needs to be finalized by the executive committee. (Profile picture / photograph by Zheng Zifeng)
At least 15 teams intend to compete for direct election in Kowloon West
According to various sources, there are at least 15 lists of democratic parties who intend to compete for direct elections in Kowloon West. The competition is very fierce. In the traditional political parties, the Democratic Party still carries out internal selection procedures. The results are expected to be in mid-May. Yu Debao, the vice chairman of the Citizens Party of Yau Tsim Mong District Council, has signed up to participate in the selection of the party. The regional branch has passed him to represent the Citizen Party. He still needs to wait for the executive committee to "finalize". He Qiming, a member of the Sham Shui Po District Council, also has a great chance to fight.
Former Youth New Deal spokesperson Zhou Shijie, "Contrary to Power" Sham Shui Po District Councillor Liu Weicong, Yau Tsim Mong District Councillor Li Aoran, and Kowloon City District Councillor Zeng Jianchao are all interested in direct elections in Kowloon West. Shi Anna, the former chairman of the Aircrew Association, Liu Zefeng, the former chairman of the Student Union Support Fund, and Feng Dajun, the chairman of the major and minor affairs of Kowloon City representing the local new party, are also potential candidates. In addition, 2047 Hong Kong Supervisor Qian Zhijian, "Top Ten Outstanding Youth" Jeffrey Andrews and Social Welfare Selection Committee Jian Haoming also attended the coordination meeting a few days ago.
May express intention to participate in coordination in May
It is understood that the Democrats have reached a consensus on the coordination mechanism and drafted an agreement after several coordination meetings in Kowloon West. It is reported that the Democrats aim to obtain 4 seats. All those who agree with the "Five Major Appeals" and the Democrats "35+" can participate in the coordination mechanism. Those interested in participating in the mechanism can open their intentions in mid-May.
Democrats in Kowloon West will adopt a "primary election plus abandonment" dual-track mechanism. The primary election will be held in early July. Voters can vote through the online system or the physical voting station, but the results of the primary election are not restrictive. Participate in official elections. After the result of the primary election is "opened", the stakeholders will conduct further consultations to determine the number of participants in the official election. Before the polling day, the democrats will start the "abandon election" mechanism. After the official nomination period, the democrats commission polling agencies to conduct polls in each district. The poll samples are 1,000 or more international standards. It was announced 4 days before the election day that if the candidate's support rank is not within the target number of seats in the district, it is necessary to declare "abandon election", stop all electoral projects, and urge its supporters not to vote for him.
Liu Xiaoli is expected to play on behalf of the Labor Party. (Profile picture / photo by Luo Junhao)
May specify other lists as "Plan B"
It is understood that all stakeholders agree that if the Democrats get more than half of the seats, they will use the power conferred by the Basic Law to veto the Budget, force the government to respond to the five major demands, pardon the protesters, and restart the political reform.
The coordination mechanism also touches on the "Plan B" treatment method. If the candidate is disqualified from the government (DQ), other candidates from his list will be placed on top of "Plan B", and another candidate list may be specified and approved. "Plan B".
"Top ten outstanding youth" Jeffrey Andrews plans to join the Nine West melee. (Profile picture / Photo by Zhang Haowei)
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