2016 Tarlac local elections


The Province of Tarlac held its local elections on Monday, May 9, 2016, as a part of the 2016 Philippine 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 vice-governor, governor and representatives for the three districts of Tarlac. In the gubernatorial race, Tarlac's incumbent 2nd district Representative Susan Yap, sister of incumbent governor Victor Yap, defeated incumbent Tarlac City Mayor Gelacio Manalang.
In the vice gubernatorial race, incumbent 3rd district Board Member Carlito David narrowly defeated former Vice Governor Pearl Pacada as well as incumbent Paniqui Mayor Miguel Cojuangco-Rivilla.

Provincial elections

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

Gubernatorial election

Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies. Incumbent governor Victor Yap is term limited and is running for congressman of Tarlac's 2nd district. His sister, incumbent 2nd district congresswoman Susan Yap is running in his place.

Congressional elections

Each of Tarlac's three legislative districts will elect each representative to the House of Representatives. The candidate with the highest number of votes wins the seat.

1st District

2nd District

Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies. Incumbent governor Victor Yap is term limited and is running for congressman of Tarlac's 2nd district. His sister, incumbent 2nd district congresswoman Susan Yap is running in his place.

3rd District

Noel Villanueva is the incumbent. He changed his party affiliation from Nacionalista to NPC.

Provincial Board elections

All 3 Districts of Tarlac will elect Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board members. Election is via plurality-at-large voting. The total votes are the actual number of voters who voted, not the total votes of all candidates

1st District

2nd District

3rd District