2025 Cavite local elections

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Local elections will held in the province of Cavite on Monday, May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a municipal and city mayor, vice mayor and councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice governor and representatives for the eight districts of Cavite.

Incumbent Governor Jonvic Remulla and Vice Governor Athena Tolentino initially intended to seek reelection in 2025, having filed their certificates of candidacy on October 1, 2024. However, they withdrew their candidacies on October 7, 2024, as Remulla would be appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government on the next day.^[1] Tolentino made history as the youngest provincial governor at 26 years old, and the first woman to assume office. As a result, she will only serve as governor for nine months and 22 days as she has decided not to run for any other position. Imus councilor Shernan Jaro took over the vice governorship, but he is still seeking reelection for his previous post.^[2]

Incumbent seventh district board member Francisco Gabriel Remulla, son of former governor and incumbent secretary of the Department of Justice Jesus Crispin Remulla filed his certificate of candidacy for governor. Remulla assumed as board member to fill the position vacated by his brother Crispin Diego Remulla upon his election as representative in the special elections held in 2023.^[3] Remulla's running mate is incumbent second district board member Ramon Vicente Bautista, son of former governor and incumbent senator Bong Revilla and incumbent representative Lani Mercado.

Incumbent Athena Tolentino, who assumed post after the appointment of Jonvic Remulla as DILG Secretary, initially ran for vice governor but later withdrew her candidacy with Remulla and decided not to run for any other position. Her party nominated incumbent board member Francisco Gabriel Remulla.

Incumbent Shernan Jaro, who assumed office after Athena Tolentino was elevated to governor, is running for councilor of Imus, a position he previously held prior to his elevation. Running for the position unopposed is incumbent board member Ramon Vicente Bautista.

Incumbent Jolo Revilla is running for a second term. His opponent is Paul Abaya, his opponent in 2022.

Incumbent Lani Mercado-Revilla is running for a second term unopposed.

Incumbent Adrian Jay Advincula is running for a second term. His opponents are former Imus mayor Emmanuel Maliksi and Atty.Marvyn Maristela.

The seat is currently vacant upon the death of representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. His son, Dasmariñas councilor Francisco Barzaga, is his party's nominee.

Incumbent Roy Loyola is running for a second term.

Incumbent Antonio Ferrer is running for a second term unopposed.

Incumbent Crispin Diego Remulla is running for a second term and his first full term.

Incumbent Aniela Bianca Tolentino is running for a second term.

Incumbent Mayor Edward Carranza is running for his first full term against former Mayors Kevin Anarna and Emilia Poblete.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Mark Anthony Toledo is running for his first full term against Former Provincial Board Member Marcos Amutan, ABC President Crispin Reyes & Dra. Armin Guarin.

Incumbent Mayor Maricel Torres is running for re-election to her 2nd full term against Medardo Custodio.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Percival Cabuhat is running for re-election against Incumbent Councilor Mike Virata.

Incumbent Mayor Luis Ferrer IV is running for re-election to his 2nd term unopposed.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Jonas Labuguen ks running to his 2nd term unopposed.

Incumbent Mayor Gemma Lubigan is running for re-election to her 3rd and last term, her opponent are former Mayor Melencio De Sagun Jr.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Romeo Motehermoso is running for re-election to his 3rd and last term, his opponent are Alex Penalba.

Incumbent Mayor Redel John Dionisio is running for re-election, his opponent are Jojo Domingo.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Joseph Legaspi is running for re-election unopposed.

Incumbent Mayor Perfecto Fidel is term-limited, his party nominated his cousin, Brgy. Calumpang Cerca Chairman Virgilio Fidel, his opponents are Incumbent Vice Mayor Sammy Rodil and Resty Vejerano

Incumbent Vice Mayor Sammy Rodil is term-limited and is running for Mayor, running for the position are Incumbent Councilor Ferdinand Papa, independent candidate Alvin Pio De Roda and Racquel Quiambao.

Incumbent Mayor Yuri Pacumio is term-limited, running for the position are Incumbent Vice Mayor Archangelo Matro, Incumbent Councilor Maricel Del Rosario-Morales and independent candidate Elsie Aribal.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Archangelo Matro is eligible for re-election but he instead will run for Mayor, his party nominated former Municipal Administrator John Rodgie Sanariz, his opponents are Incumbent Provincial Board Member Raymundo Del Rosario and independent candidate Prescilla Givera.

Incumbent Mayor Abraham Tolentino is not seeking re-election, his nephew, City Councilor Aizack Brent Tolentino will run in his place.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Agnes Tolentino is running for re-election unopposed.

Incumbent Mayor Randy Salamat is running for re-election unopposed.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Madonna Pel is running for re-election unopposed.

Incumbent Mayor Dennis Glean is running for re-election, his opponent are former Mayor Danilo Bencito.

Incumbent Louel Golfo is running for re-election, his opponent are Michael Manalo.

Incumbent Mayor Jasmin Maligaya is term-limited and is running for Provincial Board Member, her party nominated her sister, Janessa Ann Maligaya and her opponent are Ernesto Dastas.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Jess Antazo is running for re-election against Aina Sisante.

Incumbent Mayor Lawrence Arca is running for re-election against former Mayor Reynaldo Rillo.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Bernie Ilagan is running for re-election against Aldous Angeles and independent candidate Reagan Gulapa.

Incumbent Mayor Francisco Mendoza Jr. is running for re-election unopposed.

Incumbent Raygan Dimapilis is running for re-election against Roilan Ortiz.

Incumbent Mayor Ruperto Dualan is not seeking re-election, his brother, Incumbent Vice Mayor Junio Dualan will run in his place, his opponents are Incumbent Councilor Rommel Magbitang and independent candidates Benjie Medina and Isabela Nopuente.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Junio Dualan is running for Mayor, his party nominated Jacinta Maria Remulla, daughter of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, her opponent are independent candidate Antonio Autentico Jr. while Incumbent Councilor Maria Teresa Puno withdrew her candidacy.

Incumbent Mayor Lamberto Bambao is running for re-election against Incumbent Vice Mayor Salvador Gubio Jr. and independent candidate Clemencia Garcia. while former Mayor Herminio Lindo withdrew his candidacy.

Incumbent Vice Mayor Salvador Gubio Jr. is running for Mayor, running for the position are Lolita Nacis and Calvin Kenneth Soberano.