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Local elections were held in the province of Laguna on May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters selected candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town council, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor, and representatives for the four districts of Laguna, and the lone districts of Biñan, Calamba, and the newly created lone district for Santa Rosa.
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Incumbents Ramil Hernandez and Katherine Agapay were re-elected to the governorship and the vice governorship respectively, defeating their closest opponents Representative Sol Aragones and actor Jerico Ejercito.
As the governor, vice governor, and members of the House of Representatives and the Provincial Board are elected on the same ballot, gubernatorial candidates may present a slate of candidates for each position for every district within the province.
Incumbent Vice Governor Katherine Agapay sought a third and final term. Her main opponent was actor Jerico Ejercito, the son of former Governor ER Ejercito.
Unlike in congressional elections, the districts for the Laguna Provincial Board still have Biñan and Santa Rosa included in the 1st district, and Calamba in the 2nd district.
Incumbent Dan Fernandez is running in the newly created Lone District of Santa Rosa. Former board member Dave Almarinez and incumbent board member Ann Matibag are the notable candidates for the redistricted seat.[3]
Incumbent Sol Aragones is term-limited and is running for governor. Incumbent San Pablo mayor Loreto Amante will run for the position. His opponents are actress and incumbent board member Angelica Jones, Maria Cristina Villamor and King Mediano.
Incumbent Benjamin Agarao Jr. is term-limited and will run for Mayor of Santa Cruz. His daughter Jam, an incumbent board member, is his party's nominee. Her opponent is former Santa Maria mayor Antonio Carolino.
Incumbent Joaquin Chipeco, Jr. is term-limited. His son, incumbent Mayor Justin Marc Chipeco is his party's nominee. His opponents are incumbent Councilor Charisse Anne Hernandez and Emerson Panganiban.
All cities and municipalities of Laguna will elect a mayor and a vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number 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.[4]
Incumbent Loreto Amante is term-limited and is running for congressman. His father, incumbent City Administrator and former Mayor Vicente Amante is his party's nominee. His opponent is former board member in 3rd district Laguna Arcadio Gapangada, Jr.
Incumbent mayor Rojilyn Bagabaldo is term-limited and is running for Vice Mayor. Incumbent Vice Mayor Aurelio Paraiso is running in his place. His opponents include former Mayor Elmoise Afurong, Brgy. Ibaba del Norte Captain Efren Capco, former Municipal Administrator Ronald Cosico, former Councilor Lourdes Sunga, former mayoral candidate Marceliano Cadayona, basketball coach Johny Tam, and independent bets Andres Caguin and Alejandro Garcia.
Incumbent Timmy Chipeco is term-limited and is running for congressman. His brother, incumbent councilor Joey Chipeco is his party's nominee. His opponents are former governor and former Pagsanjan Mayor ER Ejercito and incumbent Vice Mayor Roseller Rizal.
Incumbent Roseller Rizal is term-limited and is running for mayor. His party nominated incumbent councilor Angelito ‘Totie’ Lazaro, Jr. His opponent is incumbent councilor Soliman Rajay Lajara.
Incumbent mayor Arlene Arcillas is running for reelection. She will face incumbent vice mayor Arnel Gomez. Meanwhile, former vice mayor Arnold Arcillas will run for vice mayor.