Araceli Somosa
Araceli Tabares Somosa
- Party
- NPC
- Jurisdiction
- Negros Occidental
- Current term
- Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Years in public office
- 21
- Government affiliation
- Local government unit
- Previous positions
- Provincial Board Member, 1st District (2025–2028) · Provincial Board Member, 1st District (2022–2025) · Mayor (2016–2019)
Political Career Replay
- Provincial Board Member, 1st District · Negros OccidentalUnopposed — 100,738 votes (rank 2)Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Provincial Board Member, 1st District · Negros OccidentalUnopposed — 83,810 votes (rank 2)Jun 30, 2022 – Jun 30, 2025
- Mayor · Calatrava19,184 votes of 31,308 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2016 – Jun 30, 2019
- Mayor · Calatrava19,317 votes of 33,874 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2013 – Jun 30, 2016
- Mayor · Calatrava18,366 votes of 33,470 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2010 – Jun 30, 2013
- Councilor · CalatravaJun 30, 2004 – Jun 30, 2007
- Councilor · CalatravaJun 30, 2001 – Jun 30, 2004
Election history (7 races)
| Year | Office sought | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Board MemberNegros Occidental | NPC | 100,73848.4% | ✓ Won |
| 2022 | Board MemberNegros Occidental | NPC | 83,81043.9% | ✓ Won |
| 2016 | MayorCalatrava | NPC | 19,18461.3% | ✓ Won |
| 2013 | MayorCalatrava | NPC | 19,31757.0% | ✓ Won |
| 2010 | MayorCalatrava | NPC | 18,36654.9% | ✓ Won |
| 2004 | CouncilorCalatrava | NPC | — | ✓ Won |
| 2001 | CouncilorCalatrava | UNA | — | ✓ Won |
Source: COMELEC certified results compiled by Open Halalan (ODbL 1.0), via BetterGov Dynasties. Vote counts are as reported in the compilation.
Party affiliation history
- UNA2001–2004 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- NPC2004–present · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
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