# 2016 Davao Occidental local elections

The first Davao Occidental local elections were held on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 general election. Voters selected candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice-governor, and representative for the Lone District of Davao Occidental.

## Background

The province of Davao Occidental held elections for the first time since its creation, and the key positions available were sought by members of just one family: the Bautistas.
Davao del Sur Governor Claude Bautista has two brothers, Franklin and Benjamin, Jr. "Joseph", and a sister, Lorna Bautista Bandigan. All of them ran for positions in the province unopposed.
Franklin is congressman of the 2nd district of Davao del Sur, while Joseph is on his last term as mayor of Malita town in Davao Occidental. On October 12, Lorna Bautista-Bandigan filed her certificate of candidacy for the lone congressional district of Davao Occidental. Bradley Bautista, son of Davao del Sur congressman Franklin, filed for mayor of Malita town, Davao Occidental, seeking to succeed his uncle. Joseph Bautista ran for vice mayor of Davao Occidental.

## Results
### Governor

Davao Occidental Gubernatorial election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Claude Bautista | 79,073 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 79,073 | 66.18% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 40,410 | 33.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 119,483 | 100.00% |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |

### Vice-Governor

Davao Occidental Vice-gubernatorial election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Franklin Bautista | 70,196 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 70,196 | 58.75% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 49,287 | 41.25% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 119,483 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### Representative

2016 Philippine House of Representatives election in Davao Occidental Lone District :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Lorna Bautista-Bandigan | 60,653 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 60,653 | 50.76% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 58,830 | 49.24% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 119,483 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

### Sangguniang Panlalawigan elections
#### 1st Provincial District

Davao Occidental Board Member election - District 1 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Alberto Baliota I | 27,268 | 16.82% |
| | NPC | Allan Colina | 23,021 | 14.20% |
| | NPC | Romeo Lopez | 22,664 | 13.98% |
| | NPC | Alex Lumain | 17,998 | 11.10% |
| | Nacionalista | Boyboy Wong | 16,268 | 10.03% |
| | Independent | Mila Cabañero | 15,964 | 9.84% |
| | Liberal | Marianela Malinao | 15,301 | 9.44% |
| | Liberal | Mateo Sumilat | 12,655 | 7.80% |
| | Independent | Ka Dote Tampadong | 7,327 | 4.52% |
| | Independent | Aldors Doromal | 3,689 | 2.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 162,155 | 100.00% |

#### 2nd Provincial District

Davao Occidental Board Member election - District 2 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Jardin John Joyce | 14,407 | 17.39% |
| | NPC | Vivencio Almano, Jr. | 12,169 | 14.68% |
| | NPC | Adelan De Arce | 11,118 | 13.42% |
| | NPC | Alexander Uy | 9,846 | 11.88% |
| | Liberal | Paulito Montero | 9,819 | 11.85% |
| | NPC | Emily Johnson | 9,355 | 11.29% |
| | Independent | Jambo Joyce | 5,750 | 6.94% |
| | Aksyon | Alexander Guillermo | 5,090 | 6.14% |
| | Independent | Anecito Mangolayon | 3,498 | 4.22% |
| | Aksyon | Victorio Jr. Gamino | 1,816 | 2.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 82,868 | 100.00% |

### Mayoral elections
#### Don Marcelino

John Johnson is term-limited and he is running for Vice Mayor. Michael Maruya is running in his place.
Don Marcelino Mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Michael Maruya | 8,510 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 8,510 | 54.73% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 7,038 | 45.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,548 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |
Michael Maruya is term-limited and he is running for Mayor. John Johnson is running in his place.
Don Marcelino Vice mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | John Johnson | 6,001 | 42.55% |
| | Aksyon | Reynold Llanto | 5,523 | 39.16% |
| | Independent | Dorivic Maruya | 2,581 | 18.30% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 14,105 | 90.72% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 478 | 3.39% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 1,443 | 9.28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,548 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

#### Jose Abad Santos

James Joyce is the incumbent.
Jose Abad Santos Mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | James Joyce | 15,414 | 66.94% |
| | Aksyon | Alex Wangkay | 7,614 | 33.06% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 23,028 | 88.25% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7,800 | 33.87% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 3,067 | 11.75% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,095 | 100.00% |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |
Ester Sioco is the incumbent.
Jose Abad Santos Vice mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Jason John Joyce | 13,099 | 58.45% |
| | Aksyon | Ester Sioco | 9,310 | 41.55% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 22,409 | 85.87% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,789 | 16.91% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 3,686 | 14.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,095 | 100.00% |
| | NPC gain from Aksyon | NPC gain from Aksyon | NPC gain from Aksyon | NPC gain from Aksyon |

#### Malita

Joseph Bautista is term limited and he is running for Vice Mayor. His nephew, incumbent Vice Mayor Bradley, is running unopposed.
Malita Mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Bradley Bautista | 30,816 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 30,816 | 67.92% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 14,556 | 32.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,372 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |
Bradley Bautista is term limited and he is running for Mayor. His uncle, incumbent Mayor Joseph, is running unopposed.
Malita Vice mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Benjamin "Joseph" Bautista, Jr. | 30,208 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 30,208 | 66.58% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 15,164 | 33.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,372 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |

#### Santa Maria

Rudy Mariscal, Sr. is the incumbent.
Santa Maria Mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Rudy Mariscal, Sr. | 13,274 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 13,274 | 57.13% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 9,962 | 42.87% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,236 | 100.00% |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |
George Mariscal is the incumbent.
Santa Maria Vice mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | George Mariscal | 11,627 | 59.76% |
| | Independent | Max Monsad | 7,828 | 40.24% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 19,455 | 74.55% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,799 | 19.53% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 6,640 | 25.45% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,095 | 100.00% |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |

#### Sarangani

Virginia Cawa is the incumbent.
Sarangani Mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Virginia Cawa | 6,850 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 6,850 | 74.20% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 2,382 | 25.80% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,232 | 100.00% |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Liberal hold |
Jerry Cawa is the incumbent.
Sarangani Vice mayoral election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | NPC | Jerry Cawa | 6,847 | 100.00% |
| Valid ballots | Valid ballots | Valid ballots | 6,847 | 74.17% |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 2,385 | 25.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,232 | 100.00% |
| | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold | NPC hold |