Local elections were held in the province of Quezon on May 13, 2013, as part of the 2013 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, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the four districts of Quezon.
Background Incumbent David Suarez is running for a second term as governor of Quezon under the National Unity Party. Suarez assumed the governorship after defeating Rafael Nantes in the 2010 elections. His running mate is 2nd district board member Romano Franco Talaga.
Irvin Alcala, incumbent representative of the 2nd district of Quezon and son of incumbent Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala is running under the Liberal Party. Alcala was elected representative in 2010, as a replacement for his father who did not run and was later appointed as Agriculture Secretary. His running mate is Samuel Nantes, son of former governor Rafael Nantes who became governor in 2007 until his death on May 17, 2010.
Opinion Polling
Gubernatorial election Poll source Date(s) conducted Samplesize Margin oferror Alcala Suarez Data Advisors April 28-May 1 — ±3.5% 54.7% 45.7%
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.
David Suarez is the incumbent.
Vice-gubernatorial election Parties are as stated in their certificate of candidacies.
Incumbent Vicente Alcala is running for congressman
Congressional elections
1st District Wilfrido Mark Enverga is the incumbent.
2nd District Incumbent Irvin Alcala is running for the governorship; his uncle, Vice Governor Vicente Alcala, is his party's nominee.
3rd District Incumbent Danilo Suarez is term-limited; his wife, former congresswoman Aleta Suarez, is his party's nominee.
4th District Incumbent Lorenzo Tañada III is term-limited; his brother Wigberto Jr. is his party's nominee.
Provincial Board Elections
1st District
2nd District
3rd District
4th District
City and municipal elections Source:List of Mayoral Candidates for Quezon (province).
1st District, Candidates for Mayor City: Tayabas City Municipalities: Burdeos, General Nakar, Infanta, Jomalig, Lucban, Mauban, Pagbilao, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Polillo, Real, Sampaloc
Tayabas City Dondi Silang is the incumbent.
Burdeos Gil Establecida is the incumbent, his opponent is Councilor Freddie Aman.
General Nakar Obing Ruzol is the incumbent, his opponent is former mayor Hernando Avellaneda Sr.
Infanta Incumbent mayor Grace America is term-limited and running for vice mayor instead, her party nominates councilor Rodante Potes. his main opponent is Vice Mayor Ricardo Macasaet III.
Jomalig Rodel Tena is the incumbent, his opponents are vice mayor Ruben Belda and Alex Enverga.
Lucban Incumbent mayor Moises Villasenor is term-limited, his party nominate his son Marvin Loui Villasenor.
Mauban Fernando Llamas is the incumbent.
Pagbilao Incumbent Romeo Portes is not running; his daughter, councilor Shierre Ann Portes-Palicpic, is running for her position under NUP
Panukulan Duhe Postor is the incumbent.
Patnanungan Danteo Eusebio is the incumbent, his opponents are councilor Ellen Malarasta and Saling Abrazando.
Polillo George Versoza is the incumbent.
Real Incumbent Joel Amando Diestro is running for his re-election independently.
Sampaloc Naning Torres is the incumbent.
2nd District, Candidates for Mayor City: Lucena City Municipalities: Candelaria, Dolores, San Antonio, Sariaya, Tiaong
Lucena City
Candelaria
Dolores
San Antonio
Sariaya
Tiaong
3rd District, Candidates for Mayor Municipalities: Agdangan, Buenavista, Catanauan, General Luna, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Pitogo, San Andres, San Francisco, San Narciso, Unisan
Agdangan
Buenavista
Catanauan
General Luna
Macalelon
Mulanay
Padre Burgos
Pitogo
San Andres
San Francisco
San Narciso
Unisan
4th District, Candidates for Mayor Municipalities: Alabat, Atimonan, Calauag, Guinayangan, Gumaca, Lopez, Perez, Plaridel, Quezon, Tagkawayan
Alabat
Atimonan Mayor Jose F. Mendoza for his last term.
Calauag
Guinayangan
Gumaca
Lopez
Perez
Plaridel
Quezon
Tagkawayan
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