2013 Santa Rosa local elections
Local elections was held in Santa Rosa City on May 13, 2013 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, and ten councilors. Overview. Incumbent Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas decided to run for reelection under Liberal Party. Her opponent is Alicia Lazaga, a nominee under PDP-Laban. Mayor Arcillas' running mate is incumbent vice-mayor Arnel Gomez, who is also under Liberal Party. His opponents are former vice mayors Jose Catindig, Jr. and Manuel Alipon. Catindig also served as Mayor from 2005 to  2007. Results. 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. Mayoral and vice mayoral elections. Santa Rosa City. City Council Elections. Voters will elect ten (10) councilors to comprise the City Council or the "Sangguniang Panlungsod". Candidates are voted separately so there are chances where winning candidates will have unequal number of votes and may come from different political parties. The ten candidates with the highest number of votes win the seats.