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Local elections were held in Marikina on May 13, 2013 as part of the general election. The voters elected one mayor, one vice mayor, two congressional representatives, and sixteen councilors, eight per district.
Background
Mayor Del De Guzman was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He was challenged by independent candidates Felipe Evangelista and Rizal Tenorio.
Vice Mayor Jose Fabian Cadiz was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He faced his predecessor, former Vice Mayor and defeated 2010 mayoral candidate Marion Andres.
First District Rep. Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro was on his second term, and he ran for re-election for third term unopposed.
Second District Rep. Romero Federico "Miro" Quimbo was on his first term, and he ran for re-election for second term. He was challenged by independent candidate Albert Bocobo.