Attempt to unseat 24 ‘pro-China’ opposition politicians in Taiwan fails

Election workers count ballots at a polling station during the recall election in Taipei on Satuday. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters

An unprecedented attempt in Taiwan to unseat 24 “pro-China” opposition politicians and give a parliamentary majority to the ruling party has failed, with voters in every seat rejecting the notion.

Polls opened on Saturday morning for the first 24 of 31 targeted electorates, with voters asked to agree or disagree with a proposal to recall the local legislator and hold a byelection.