2019 Bulacan local elections


Bulacan local elections were held on May 13, 2019 as part of the 2019 Philippine general election. Voters selected their candidates of choice 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 Bulacan and the lone district of San Jose del Monte City.

Gubernatorial and Vice Gubernatorial election

Governor

Incumbent Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado is term-limited; he switched places with incumbent Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando, who would now run as Governor. Fernando's opponents are incumbent Malolos mayor Christian "Agila" Natividad and former councilor Teddy "Aguila" Natividad.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice-Governor Daniel Fernando is term-limited; he switched places with incumbent Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, who will now run as Vice-Governor. Asiong Mendiola, the running mate of Teddy Natividad, withdrew his candidacy. Sy-Alvarado's opponents are Nelson dela Merced and incumbent Bocaue councilor Anjo Mendoza, son of former Bulacan governor Joselito Mendoza.

Congressional elections

1st District

Incumbent Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado is running for his second term.

2nd District

Incumbent Gavini "Apol" Pancho is running for his third term.

3rd District

Incumbent Lorna C. Silverio is running for her second term. She will face former Governor and 3rd District Representative Joselito Andrew Mendoza and her late husband's son Ricardo S. Silverio, Jr.

4th District

Incumbent Linabelle Ruth Villarica is term-limited; she will run as City Mayor of Meycauayan instead. Her husband, incumbent Meycauayan City Mayor Henry Villarica will run unopposed for her seat.

San Jose del Monte

Incumbent Florida Robes is running for her second term, and won against incumbent councilor Irene del Rosario with a margin of 10,896 votes.

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Elections

All 4 Districts of Bulacan will elect Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board members. The first and fourth districts sends three board members each, while the second and third districts sends two board members each. Election is via plurality-at-large voting; a voter can vote up to the maximum number of board members his district is sending.

1st District

Incumbent Board Members Ayee Ople and Toti Ople were term-limited; Incumbent Board Member Allan Andan is running for his second term.

2nd District

Incumbent Board Member Buko dela Cruz is term-limited and will be replaced by his sister and Incumbent Baliuag councilor Pechay; incumbent Board Member Baby Monet Posadas will be replaced by her husband, former Senior Board Member Monet Posadas.

3rd District

Incumbent Board Member Nono Castro is term-limited, his brother Romeo Castro will run in his place; incumbent Board Member Emily Viceo is running for her second term.

4th District

Incumbent Lita delos Santos will not run for reelection, her nephew, former Board Member Jon-jon will run for her seat; incumbent Board Members Alex Castro and Allan Ray Baluyut are running for their second and third terms, respectively.

City and Municipal Elections

All cities and municipalities of Bulacan also elected their new mayor and vice-mayor in this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes won the respective seats; they were voted separately, and may therefore have derived from different parties. Below is the list of mayoralty candidates of each city and municipalities per district.

First district

Incumbent Mayor Christian Natividad is term-limited and he will be running for Governor. Gatchalian won with a margin of 4,545 votes.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Gilbert "Bebong" Gatchalian is term-limited and he will be running for Mayor. His running mate, incumbent Councilor Noel "Len" Pineda, will face the incumbent Board Member Ayee Ople, for Vice Mayor. Pineda won with a percentage of 39.42% against Bautista's 30.32% and Ople's 29.80%.

Bulakan

Incumbent Mayor Patrick Neil Meneses is term-limited, and is running for Vice Mayor. His brother, incumbent Councilor Piccolo is running for Mayor. Piccolo's opponent is former PBA player and JRU Heavy Bombers head coach Vergel Meneses. Vergel won with a margin of 6,993 votes.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Alberto "Berting" Bituin is term-limited, and is running for councilor. Meneses won with a margin of only 39 votes.

Calumpit

Incumbent Mayor Jessie de Jesus is running for his third term unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Zar Candelaria is term-limited, and is running for Board Member under PDP-Laban. The protagonists for Vice Mayor are the incumbent Councilors Thelma Antonio-Dansalan and Victor "Aboy" de Belen.

Hagonoy

Incumbent Mayor Raulito "Amboy" Manlapaz is running for his third and final term. He will face the daughter of incumbent Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, Ate Charo Sy-Alvarado and ABC President Jhane dela Cruz.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Pedro Santos is running for his third and final term.

Paombong

Incumbent Mayor Mary Ann Marcos is running for her second term. Her opponent is former Mayor Isagani Castro.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Cristina Gonzales is running for her second term.

Pulilan

Incumbent Mayor Maritz Ochoa-Montejo is running for her second term unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ricardo "Rec" Candido is running for his second term against incumbent Councilor Enoc "Jayjay" Santos.

Second district

Incumbent Mayor Eladio "JR" Gonzales is running for his second term.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Alberto "Bobby" Carating is running for his second term.

Baliuag

Incumbent Mayor Ferdinand Estrella is running for his second term against former Mayor Carolina Dellosa.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Christopher Clemente is running for his third and final term.

Bocaue

Incumbent Mayor Eleanor "Joni" Villanueva-Tugna is running for her second term against former Provincial Administrator Jim Valerio.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Aldrin Sta. Ana is running for Councilor. Mayor Villanueva's running mate is the incumbent Councilor Noriel German which will be up against former Vice Mayor Jose Santiago, Jr.

Bustos

Incumbent Mayor Arnel Mendoza is term-limited and is running for Vice Mayor.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ading Leoncio is running for Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Arnel Mendoza will be up against former Vice Mayor Loida Rivera and incumbent Councilor Romulo Lazaro.

Guiguinto

Incumbent Mayor Ambrosio "Boy" Cruz is running for his third and final term. His opponent is incumbent Vice Mayor Banjo Estrella.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Banjo Estrella is running for Mayor. The protagonists for Vice Mayor are the incumbent Councilors JJ Santos and Ricky Jose

Pandi

Incumbent Mayor Tinoy Marquez is running for his second term. Among his opponents is former Mayor Rico Roque.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Noel Roxas is running for his second term.

Plaridel

Incumbent Mayor Jocell Vistan-Casaje is being replaced by her mother, former Mayor Anastacia "Tessie" Vistan, which will run unopposed.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Imelda "Mhel" Gatdula-de Leon is running for her second term unopposed.

Third district

Incumbent Mayor Leonardo de Leon is running for his third and final term.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Gilberto "Reggie" Santos is running for his second term against former Vice Mayor Reynante "Jowar" Bautista.

Doña Remedios Trinidad

Incumbent Mayor Ronaldo Flores is term-limited, and is running for Vice Mayor; his wife Marita is running for Mayor.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Larry Cruz is running for his second term.

Norzagaray

Incumbent mayor Fred Germar is running for his third term after he was suspended for having "grave misconducts on office" on August 10, 2016 and was reversed by the Supreme Court on November 23, 2018. His opponents are the incumbent vice mayor and former acting mayor Ade Cristobal and former mayor Matilde Legaspi.
Incumbent councilor Boyet Santos is running for his full term as the former vice mayor, previously elected as the top Municipal Councilor in 2016.

San Ildefonso

Incumbent Mayor Carla Galvez-Tan is running for her second term after she was suspended for 9 months on 29 August 2018. She will be up against her cousin and former Mayor Gerald.
Incumbent Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor Luis Sarrondo is running for his second term. He will be up against the incumbent Councilor and Acting Vice Mayor Zander Galvez and another incumbent Councilor Rocky Sarmiento.

San Miguel

Incumbent Mayor Marivee Mendez-Coronel is running for her second term and she will be up against former Mayor Roderick Tiongson and Mayoralty Aspirant Atty. Jose Francisco S. Cabochan.
Incumbent Vice Mayor John "Bong" Alvarez is running for his second term.

San Rafael

Incumbent Mayor Cipriano "Goto" Violago is running for his third and final term.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Edison Veneracion is running for his third and final term.

Fourth district

Incumbent Mayor Henry Villarica is running for Congressman of 4th district; his wife, Deputy Speaker and Congresswoman Linabelle Villarica will be running for Mayor.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Rafael "Jojo" Manzano is term-limited, his party nominates incumbent Councilor Jojie Violago and will run unopposed.

Marilao

Incumbent Mayor Juanito "Tito" Santiago is not seeking reelection, and his party nominates Former ABC President Ricky Silvestre.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Henry Lutao is running for his second term.

Obando

Incumbent Mayor Edwin Santos is running for his third and final term against incumbent Councilor Artus Sayao.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Arvin dela Cruz is running for his second term against former Vice Mayor Danilo de Ocampo.

Santa Maria

Incumbent Mayor Russell Pleyto is running for his second term against former Mayors Bartolome "Omeng" Ramos and Jesus "Ato" Mateo.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Ricky Buenaventura is running for his second term against incumbent Councilor Nelson Luciano.

San Jose del Monte City

Incumbent Mayor Arthur Robes is running for his second term against former City Mayor Reynaldo San Pedro.
Incumbent Vice Mayor Efren Bartolome Jr. is running for his second term unopposed.