2022 Batanes local elections
Local elections were held in Batanes on May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, a vice-governor, a governor and a representative for the province's at-large congressional district in the House of Representatives.
The province's election turnout is 85.39%, equivalent to 11,801 of 13,820 total registered voters.
Provincial elections
Gubernatorial election
Incumbent Batanes Governor Malou Cayco is seeking re-election for a third and final term against former Governor Telesforo Castillejos.
Incumbent Vice Governor Ignacio Villa is seeking re-election for a second term against incumbent first provincial district board member Ferdie Elica and incumbent Ivana mayor Leonardo "Ading" Hostallero.
1st District
Municipality: Basco, Mahatao
2nd District
Municipality: Itbayat, Ivana, Sabtang, Uyugan
Incumbent Batanes lone district representative Ciriaco “Doc” Gato Jr. is seeking re-election for a second term against Luis Abad who is the son of former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, and former lone district representative Dina Abad.
Municipal elections
The mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes win the seat; they are voted separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Parties are as stated in their certificates of candidacy.
In Basco, the provincial capital, the municipal election will be contested primarily between candidates from the Liberal Party, Lakas-CMD, and the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Mayor
Incumbent Basco mayor Demy Narag is running for re-election against incumbent vice mayor German "Milo" Caccam.
Incumbent vice mayor German "Milo" Caccam is running for mayor. The Liberal Party which is the party of Milo Caccam nominated Marvin Costales for vice mayor.
In Itbayat, the municipal election will be contested primarily between Independent candidates.
Mayor
Incumbent mayor Ronald Gutierrez is running for the position of vice mayor. Sabas De Sagon, the relative and namesake of Raul De Sagon runs for mayor.
Vice mayor
Incumbent Itbayat mayor Ronald Gutierrez is running for vice mayor.
In Ivana, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Liberal Party, Lakas-CMD, the Nationalist People's Coalition, and Independent candidates.
Mayor
Incumbent Ivana mayor Leonardo Hostallero is running for Vice governor in the province of Batanes and incumbent Vice mayor Romeo Emilio Fidel is running for mayor.
Vice mayor
Incumbent vice mayor Romeo Fidel is running for mayor. The Nationalist People's Coalition which is the party of Romeo Fidel nominated Jerry Agana for vice mayor.
In Mahatao, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma, and the Liberal Party.
Mayor
Incumbent Mahatao mayor Pedro Poncio is seeking re-election for a second term.
Vice mayor
Incumbent vice mayor Noe Avelino Fabro is seeking re-election for a third and final term.
In Sabtang, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma, the Liberal Party, and the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Mayor
Incumbent Sabtang mayor Maxilindo Emilio Babalo is ineliglible to run for another term. Prescila Babalo, a relative of Maxilindo will attempt to replace his position.
Vice mayor
Incumbent vice mayor Manjing Alavado is seeking re-election for a second term.
In Uyugan, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Liberal Party, and Lakas-CMD.
Mayor
Incumbent Uyugan mayor Jonathan Nanud is seeking re-election for a third and final term.
Vice mayor
Incumbent vice mayor Baldo Baldomar is seeking re-election for a second term.