Chu branded the decision "ridiculous" for "disqualifying an incumbent legislator from running for the post of a village chief".

In Pan Long Wan, Paul Zimmerman was defeated overwhelmingly by 12–110 after admitting no hope to win the election,[14] similar for Carol Ho of Pak Kong by 23–110.

[13] Stanley Ho Wai-hong from the Labour Party, who advocated ending indigenous rights of housing, was defeated by conservative in Ko Tong of Sai Kung.

[17] Sum Shui-ying of Democratic Party was declared elected as the sole candidate of Wa Mei Shan in Fanling, who promised to bring voices of democracy into the Rural Committee.

[18] Half a year after the election defeat amidst the pro-democracy protest movement, Carol Ho received threats accusing her of supporting Hong Kong independence and hampering the peace of the village.

[20] As the two Cheung Chau constituencies in the District Council would merge into one in 2019 local election, the poll became increasingly competitive.

Perceived to be risky after losing support,[21] the conservatives retained their majority and the control of Cheung Chau Rural Committee.