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Bukidnon local elections, 2013

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Local elections will be held in the Province of Bukidnon on May 13, 2013 as part of the 2013 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the four districts of Bukidnon.

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Provincial Elections

The candidates for governor and vice governor with the highest amount of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected.

Candidates for Governor

Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies.

Incumbent Gov.Alex Calingasan is running for Vice Governor. former Gov.Jose Maria Zubiri, Jr. is his party's nominee.

Candidates for Vice-Governor

Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies.

Incumbent Vice Governor Jose Maria Zubiri, Jr. is running for Governor. Incumbent Gov.Alex Calingasan is his party's nominee.

Congressional Election

Bukidnon was redistricted into four districts after the candidacies were submitted. As a result, the Commission on Elections (Philippines) will take into account the places where the nominees are registered to determine on what district they are running under.

1st District

Jesus Emmanuel Paras is the incumbent.

2nd District

Incumbent Florencio Flores is running unopposed.

3rd District

Incumbent from the predistricted third district Jose Ma. Zubiri III found himself running at the redistricted 3rd district. His Bukidnon Paglaum party is in an electoral alliance with the Liberal Party.

4th District

The seat for the redistricted 4th District is open.

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Elections

All 4 Districts of Bukidnon will elect Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board members.

City and Municipical Elections

All cities and municipalities of Bukidnon will elect mayor and vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest amount of votes wins the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the list of mayoralty candidates of each city and municipalities per district.

1st District

  • Municipality: Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Talakag
  • Baungon

    Pedro Alvarez is the incumbent.

    Libona

    Incumbent Totom Calingasan is running unopposed.

    Malitbog

    Mayor Aida dela Rosa is no longer seeking reelection but her husband, former mayor Munding Dela Rosa is vying for the seat again.

    Manolo Fortich

    Incumbent Rogelio Quiño is running unopposed.

    Sumilao

    Rey Baula is the incumbent. he is challenge by councilor Dante Cuevas

    Talakag

    Nestor Macapayag is the incumbent. Vice Mayor Renato Sulatan is his main opponent.

    2nd District

  • City: Malaybalay City
  • Municipality: Cabanglasan, Impasugong, Lantapan, San Fernando
  • Malaybalay City

    Ignacio Zubiri is the incumbent. Vice Mayor Victor Aldeguer is his main opponent.

    Cabanglasan

    Rogelio Castillanes is the incumbent.

    Impasugong

    Mario Okinlay is the incumbent. he is challenge by Former Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative board member Oliver Aldovino.

    Lantapan

    Godofredo Balansag is the incumbent.

    San Fernando

    Incumbent Laurencia Edma is no longer running. his husband Vice Mayor Levi Edma, Sr. is her party's nominee.

    3rd District

  • Municipality: Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Maramag, Quezon
  • Damulog

    Romy Tiongco is the incumbent.

    Dangcagan

    Incumbent Edilberto Ayuban is term-limited and running for vice mayor instead. Vice Mayor Dodong Dandasan is his party's nominee.

    Don Carlos

    Felix Manzano is the incumbent.

    Kadingilan

    Joelito Talaid is the incumbent.

    Kibawe

    Minerva Casinabe is the incumbent. she is oppose by Coun.Rodulfo Jurado.

    Kitaotao

    Incumbent Rodito Rafisura is term-limited. his party nominate Vice Mayor Tata Gawilan.

    Maramag

    Alicia Resus is the incumbent.

    Quezon

    Gregorio Gue is the incumbent. he will challenge by John John Fortich who is member of Fortich clan who ruled Bukidnon for several decades.

    4th District

  • City: Valencia City
  • Municipality: Kalilangan, Pangantucan
  • Valencia City

    Leandro Jose Catarata is the incumbent. he is oppose by his political rival Jose Galario, Jr. and 2 city councilors Arlyn Ayon and Baby Mabao.

    Kalilangan

    Incumbent Nenita Suyao is term-limited and running for Provincial Board Member instead. her party nominate Raymon Charl Gamboa.

    Pangantucan

    Incumbent Manolito Garces is running unopposed.

    References

    Bukidnon local elections, 2013 Wikipedia