Democratic Party Candidate for Hampyeong County Governor 'Lee Sang-ik' Confirmed

Jeonbuk Jinan County Governor 'Jeon Chunsung' and Gwangyang, Gokseong, Gurye 'Seo Dongyong' Advance to the Finals

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Lee Sang-ik, a preliminary candidate, has been finally selected as the Democratic Party candidate for the by-election for the mayor of Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do.

The Democratic Party Central Committee's Public Office Candidate Recommendation Management Committee announced that Lee Sang-ik secured his place in the final election by defeating preliminary candidates Kim Seong-chan and Jeong Mun-ho in the Hampyeong County mayoral by-election primary held from the 7th to the 9th.

This primary was conducted through a 50% party members' vote and 50% public opinion survey among county residents.

Lee, who won the Democratic Party nomination, will compete for the Hampyeong County Office seat in the by-election held simultaneously with the April 15 general election against Minsheng Party preliminary candidate Kim Seong-ho, and independent preliminary candidates Shin Gyeong-seon, Jeong Du-suk, and Jeong Cheol-hee (in alphabetical order).

In the by-election for the mayor of Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do, preliminary candidate Jeon Chun-seong won the nomination by defeating preliminary candidates Go Jun-sik and Jeong Jong-ok.

In the National Assembly elections for Gwangyang, Gokseong, and Gurye in Jeollanam-do, preliminary candidate Seo Dong-yong secured his place in the final election by defeating preliminary candidate Kwon Hyang-yeop.

According to Article 102 of the Democratic Party Constitution, a request for reconsideration can be submitted within 48 hours after the announcement.

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