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THE WINNERS WHO LOST

First published: February 9, 2021 | Last updated: July 24, 2025 Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number […]

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HOW DID THE NEWBIE PARTY-LIST GROUPS MAKE THE CUT?

In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 19 incumbent party-list groups failed to secure enough votes to win another term. Based on the final results of the 2025 party-list race for the 20th Congress, or the 2025-2028 term, 54 party-list groups qualified to occupy a total of 63 seats. Out of […]

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35% OF INCUMBENT PARTY-LIST GROUPS LOSE

In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 19 incumbent party-list groups failed to secure enough votes to win another term, making 35% of incumbent party-list groups lose. Based on the final results of the 2025 party-list race, for the 20th Congress, or the 2025-2028 term, there will be 54 party-list groups […]

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43% OF PROVINCES WILL HAVE NEW GOVERNORS

In the aftermath of the midterm election of May 12, 2025, 43% of the provinces in the country will have new provincial governors. Among the 82 incumbent provincial governors, 55 of them ran for reelection. 47 won. 8 lost. 27 incumbent provincial governors did not seek reelection. 23 ran for other positions. 4 did not […]

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WHAT WERE THE 35 MOST DIFFICULT PROVINCES TO PENETRATE FOR PARTY-LIST GROUPS IN 2019?

In an election where 40% of incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid, anybody and everybody would wonder why, and how.This article will not attempt to answer why 17 out of the 46 incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid in the 2019 midterm elections. It will, however, emphasize how difficult it was, […]