Generally, incumbency matters. But will this make a difference in Camarines Norte’s Congressional and provincial elections?
In the First Congressional District, the race is open as incumbent Congressman Jojo Unico is vying for the gubernatorial post under the National Unity Party (NUP). Expectations, however, are high for Winnie Oco not only because of name recall but also because of the backing of PNoy’s Liberal Party (LP).
In the Second District, it will be a rematch between Liwayway Chato (LP) and incumbent Congressman Elmer Panotes (Lakas). If the Administration’s party could make a difference in the Bikol-speaking towns, then Eming Panotes might say goodbye to the Congressional seat. But who knows, incumbency really makes an advantage.
In the gubernatorial race, Edgar Tallado (LP) is being challenged by Jojo Unico and Jesus Typoco Jr. (NP) while in the vice gubernatorial race, the elections will be between Roy Padilla (NUP) and Jonah Pimentel (LP). The provincial leadership is expected to be LP’s take but the NUP will surely give a strong fight. The midterm elections, no matter how one looks at it, will definitely be a battle for 2016 presidential elections.
