Mayor · Pasil, Kalinga
James EddubaChao-Ig Malannag Jr.
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Won another seat the next election: Vice Governor · Kalinga
Secondary source2028: No declared intention
James Edduba
James Sagmayao Edduba
Governor
- Party
- LAKAS
- Jurisdiction
- Kalinga
- Current term
- Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Years in public office
- 18
- Government affiliation
- Local government unit
- Previous positions
- Governor (2025–2028) · Governor (2022–2025) · Vice Governor (2016–2019)
Political Career Replay
2026
GovernorLAKAS
Mayor · 2007–2010
Pasil
Mayor · 2010–2013
Pasil
Mayor · 2013–2016
Pasil
Vice Governor · 2016–2019
Kalinga
Governor · 2022–2025
Kalinga
Governor · 2025–2028
Kalinga
2010201520202025
- Governor · Kalinga75,305 votes of 136,340 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 30, 2028
- Governor · Kalinga60,070 votes of 128,988 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2022 – Jun 30, 2025
- Vice Governor · Kalinga44,705 votes of 86,192 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2016 – Jun 30, 2019
- Mayor · PasilUnopposed — 4,099 votes (rank 1)Jun 30, 2013 – Jun 30, 2016
- Mayor · Pasil4,401 votes of 6,223 cast in the contest (rank 1)Jun 30, 2010 – Jun 30, 2013
- Mayor · PasilJun 30, 2007 – Jun 30, 2010
Election history (7 races)
| Year | Office sought | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GovernorKalinga | LAKAS | 75,30555.2% | ✓ Won |
| 2022 | GovernorKalinga | LAKAS | 60,07046.6% | ✓ Won |
| 2019 | GovernorKalinga | LAKAS | 39,13835.8% | ✗ Lost (#2) |
| 2016 | Vice GovernorKalinga | LAKAS-CMD | 44,70551.9% | ✓ Won |
| 2013 | MayorPasil | LAKAS | 4,099100.0% | ✓ Won |
| 2010 | MayorPasil | LKS-KAM | 4,40170.7% | ✓ Won |
| 2007 | MayorPasil | KAMPI | — | ✓ 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
- KAMPI2007–2010 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LKS-KAM2010–2013 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS2013–2016 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS-CMD2016–2019 · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
- LAKAS2019–present · Party listed on the certificate of candidacy
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Elected in the 12 May 2025 elections (term 30 Jun 2025 – 30 Jun 2028). Later changes such as succession, suspension, or death are not reflected unless verified.
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