Sulu's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the province of Sulu. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. The district encompasses the western half of Jolo island composed of six municipalities that include its namesake town, the capital of Sulu, as well as the northern outlying islands of the Marungas (Hadji Panglima Tahil) and Pangutaran. It is currently represented in the 20th Congress by Samier A. Tan of the Lakas–CMD.
Representation history # Image Member Term of office Congress Party Electoral history ConstituentLGUsStartEndSulu's 1st district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines District created February 2, 1987 from Sulu's at-large district. 1 Abdusakur Mahail Tan December 3, 1987 June 30, 1992 8th Liberal Elected in 1987. 1987–1998Indanan, Jolo, Maimbung, Marungas, Pangutaran, Parang, Patikul, Talipao 2 Bensaudi O. Tulawie June 30, 1992 June 30, 1998 9th Lakas Elected in 1992. 10th Re-elected in 1995. 3 Hussin Ututalum Amin June 30, 1998 June 30, 2007 11th LAMMP Elected in 1998. 1998–presentHadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Maimbung, Pangutaran, Parang, Patikul, Talipao 12th Lakas Re-elected in 2001. 13th Re-elected in 2004. 4 Yusop Jikiri June 30, 2007 June 30, 2010 14th NPC Elected in 2007. 5 Tupay Loong June 30, 2010 June 30, 2016 15th NUP Elected in 2010. 16th Re-elected in 2013. Re-elected in 2016. Died before start of term. — vacant June 30, 2016 June 30, 2019 17th – No special election held to fill vacancy. 6 Samier A. Tan June 30, 2019 Incumbent 18th PDP–Laban Elected in 2019. 19th Lakas Re-elected in 2022. 20th Re-elected in 2025.
Election results 2025
2022
2019
2016
2013
2010
See also Legislative districts of Sulu
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