The candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP),Chen Shui-bian,obtained nearly 40% of the votes; independent candidate James Soong secured about 37%; while the KMT candidate Lien Chan got a dismal 23%.

• 这次选举，陈水扁得了将近40%25的选票，宋楚瑜得票约37%25，连战只得了23%25。