Valenzuela local elections, 2007
Local elections was held in the city of Valenzuela on May 14, 2007 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the two Congressmen, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.
Election results
The winners of the congressional, mayor and vice mayor seats of Valenzuela City is determined with the highest number of votes received. These positions are voted separately, so there is a possibility that the winning officials came from the same or different political parties.
Mayoral election
Incumbent Sherwin T. Gatchalian ran for re-election. His primary opponent was former mayor Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" L. Carlos.
Congressional elections
First district
Incumbent representative Bobbit Carlos ran for mayor, first district candidates include incumbent mayor Sherwin's brother, Rexlon, and barangay councilor Eddie Lozada.
2007 Philippine House of Representatives election at Valenzuela's First district
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
NPC |
Rexlon "Rex" T. Gatchalian |
36,251 |
' |
|
Independent |
Eddie Lozada |
|
|
Invalid or blank votes |
|
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Total votes |
' |
' |
|
NPC hold |
Second district
Magtanggol Gunigundo is the incumbent. His opponent is Wes Gatchalian, brother to incumbent mayor Win and Rex.
2007 Philippine House of Representatives election at Valenzuela's Second district
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Liberal |
Magtanggol Gunigundo |
47,536 |
' |
|
NPC |
Weslie "Wes" T. Gatchalian |
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|
Invalid or blank votes |
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Total votes |
' |
' |
|
Liberal hold |
City council elections
First (
left) and
second(
right) legislative districts of Valenzuela.
The voters in the city are set to elect six councilors on the district where they are living, hence registered. Candidates are voted separately so there are chances where winning candidates will have unequal number of votes and may come from different political parties.
First district council
2007 Valenzuela congressional first district election
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Lakas |
Corazon "Cora" A. Cortez |
32,780 |
' |
|
NPC |
Ignacio "Jun" G. Santiago, Jr. |
33,299 |
' |
|
Lakas |
Gerald "Gerry" A. Esplana |
42,273 |
' |
|
LDP |
Katherine "Khay" C. Pineda |
43,956 |
' |
|
Lakas |
Ritche "RDC" D. Cuadra |
45,721 |
' |
|
LDP |
Marcelino "Mar" G. Morelos |
42,554 |
' |
|
Total votes |
' |
' |
Second district council
2007 Valenzuela congressional second district election
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Liberal |
Shalani Carla S. Soledad |
57,398 |
' |
|
LDP |
Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng |
55,339 |
' |
|
Lakas |
Rosalie "Lotlot" D. Esteban |
53,716 |
' |
|
Lakas |
Ma. Cecila "Cecil" V. Mayo |
49,425 |
' |
|
NPC |
Fernando "Boy" D.G. Padrinao |
41,752 |
' |
|
Nacionalista |
Adrian C. Dapat |
33,725 |
' |
|
Total votes |
' |
' |