Young Politicians Push for Change by Running in Taiwan Election

FILE - In this April 7, 2014 photo, students occupy the Parliament floor to protest against a trade pact with China in Taipei, Taiwan. Many activists from the "Sunflower Movement" are now running for elected office to help bring about change. FILE - Activists push a ball reading "constitution reformation" during a sit-in to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the Sunflower Movement outside the Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan, March 18, 2015.

With less than a month until voters head to the polls across Taiwan, presidential and legislative candidates are gearing up for the final weeks of campaigning. They are engaging with voters at local markets, waving at busy commuters at major intersections in the morning, and going live on social media platforms to interact with supporters.