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%, (34 election returns) 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.
By municipality Municipality Cayco Castillejos Total votes Votes % Votes % Basco 2,690 55.38 2,167 44.62 4,857 100.00 Itbayat 993 64.77 540 35.23 1,533 100.00 Ivana 639 67.41 309 32.59 948 100.00 Mahatao 772 67.31 375 32.69 1,147 100.00 Sabtang 757 64.87 410 35.13 1,167 100.00 Uyugan 638 65.17 341 34.83 979 100.00 Total 6,489 61.04 4,142 38.96 10,631 100.00
Vice gubernatorial election
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.
By municipality Municipality Cayco Castillejos Total votes Votes % Votes % Basco 2,690 55.38 2,167 44.62 4,857 100.00 Itbayat 993 64.77 540 35.23 1,533 100.00 Ivana 639 67.41 309 32.59 948 100.00 Mahatao 772 67.31 375 32.69 1,147 100.00 Sabtang 757 64.87 410 35.13 1,167 100.00 Uyugan 638 65.17 341 34.83 979 100.00 Total 6,489 61.04 4,142 38.96 10,631 100.00
Provincial board elections
1st District Municipality: Basco, Mahatao
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2nd District Municipality: Itbayat, Ivana, Sabtang, Uyugan
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Congressional election 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.
Basco In Basco, the provincial capital, the municipal election will be contested primarily between candidates from the Liberal Party (LP), Lakas-CMD, and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).
Mayor Incumbent Basco mayor Demy Narag is running for re-election against incumbent vice mayor German "Milo" Caccam.
Vice mayor 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.
Municipal council
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Itbayat 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.
Municipal council
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Ivana In Ivana, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Liberal Party (LP), Lakas-CMD, the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), 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.
Municipal council
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Mahatao In Mahatao, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma (Reporma), and the Liberal Party (LP).
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.
Municipal council
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Sabtang In Sabtang, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma (Reporma), the Liberal Party (LP), and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).
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.
Municipal council
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Uyugan In Uyugan, the municipal election will be contested primarily between the Liberal Party (LP), 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.
Municipal council
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