2025 Zamboanga City local elections
Philippine election
Local elections were held in Zamboanga City on May 12, 2025, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, and eight councilors per district.
Congressional elections
The Congressional elections we're also held to elect a member to represent their constituent in their respective legislative districts. The Zamboanga City 1st District, and 2nd District
1st district
Incumbent Khymer Adan Olaso of the Nacionalista Party retired to run for mayor of Zamboanga City.
The Nacionalista Party nominated Olaso's brother, Kaiser Adan Olaso, who was defeated by Kat Chua, an independent. Zamboanga City vice mayor Pinpin Pareja (Lakas–CMD) and Al Abduhalim (Independent) also ran for representative.
2nd district
Term-limited incumbent Mannix Dalipe of Lakas–CMD ran for mayor of Zamboanga City.
Lakas–CMD nominated Dalipe's brother, Zamboanga City mayor John Dalipe, who was defeated by Zamboanga City Liga ng mga Barangay president Jerry Perez of the Adelante Zamboanga Party. Three other candidates also ran for representative.
Mayoral elections
Mayor
Incumbent Mayor John Dalipe of Lakas–CMD ran for the House of Representatives in Zamboanga City's 2nd legislative district.
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