2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao explained

Election Name:Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 2010
Country:Philippines
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 2013
Next Year:2013
Seats For Election:8 seats of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the House of Representatives
Election Date:May 10, 2010
Party1:Lakas-Kampi-CMD
Seats1:6
Popular Vote1:541,189
Percentage1:52.20%
Party2:Nacionalista Party
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:126,853
Percentage2:12.24%
Party3:Nationalist People's Coalition
Seats3:1
Popular Vote3:122,924
Percentage3:11.86%
Map Size:200px

Elections were held in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 10, 2010.

The candidate with the most votes won that district's seat for the 15th Congress of the Philippines.

Note that Isabela, Basilan, despite being a part of the province of Basilan, is not a part of the ARMM. The voters in Isabela vote their representative as part of Basilan's legislative district. On the other hand, Cotabato City, despite not being a part of the ARMM and of Maguindanao, elects their representative as a part of the Maguindanao's 1st district.

Summary

Party Popular vote % Seats
won
541,189 52.20% 6
126,853 12.24% 0
122,924 11.86% 1
20,426 1.97% 0
5,506 0.53% 0
2,580 0.25% 0
1,022 0.10% 0
479 0.05% 0
202,314 19.51% 1
align=left colspan=2Valid votes 1,036,736 88.74% 8
align=left colspan=2Invalid votes* 131,609 11.26%
align=left colspan=2Turnout* 1,168,345 64.34%
align=left colspan=2Registered voters 1,816,022 100.00%

Basilan

See also: Legislative district of Basilan. Incumbent Wahab Akbar (Liberal Party) was assassinated at the Batasang Pambansa bombing, the Liberal Party did not nominate anyone as their candidate in this district. Akbar's brother Rajam is Aksyon Demokratiko's candidate.

The result of the election is under protest in the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[1]

Lanao del Sur

See also: Legislative districts of Lanao del Sur.

1st District

Incumbent Faysah Dumarpa is in her third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection. Lakas-Kampi-CMD's nominee in this district is Mohammed Hussein Pacsum Pangandaman, although Dumarpa's husband Salic will run as the candidate of the Nacionalista Party.

2nd District

Pangalian Balindong is the incumbent.

The result of the election is under protest in the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[1]

Maguindanao

See also: Legislative districts of Maguindanao.

1st District

Incumbent Didagen Dilangalen is running as independent.

The result of the election is under protest in the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[1]

2nd District

Incumbent Simeon Datumanong is running unopposed.

Sulu

See also: Legislative districts of Sulu.

1st District

Yusop Jikri is the incumbent.

The result of the election is under protest in the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[1]

2nd District

Incumbent Munir Arbison is in his third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection; he is running for governor of Sulu. Lakas-Kampi-CMD nominated Asani Tammang as their candidate in this district. Bangon Pilipinas Party nominated Ahmad Jinnul as their candidate in this district. Liberal Party (Philippines) nominated Abdullajid Estino as their candidate in this district.

Tawi-Tawi

See also: Legislative district of Tawi-Tawi. Nur Jaafar is the incumbent, running against Sulay Halipa, Anuar Abubakar, Alawadin Bandon Jr, and Nasher Sugala.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Paolo . Romero . 56 electoral cases filed before House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal . 2010-07-16 . . 2010-07-17 . https://archive.today/20120906102304/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=593689&publicationSubCategoryId=63 . 2012-09-06 . dead .