Local elections were held in Cebu on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 Philippine general election. Voters selected from among candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the seven districts of Cebu (including two districts of Cebu City and the lone district of Lapu-Lapu City).
Incumbent Governor Hilario Davide III is running for a second term. His main opponent is former Government Service Insurance System President Winston Garcia.
Davide's running mate is incumbent Vice Governor Agnes Magpale while Garcia's running mate is former 6th District Representative Nerissa Soon-Ruiz.
Samsam Gullas is the incumbent.
Wilfredo Caminero is the incumbent.
Gwendolyn Garcia is the incumbent.
Benhur Salimbangon is the incumbent.
Joseph Ace Durano is not running, his brother Ramon Durano VI is the party's nominee.
Gabriel Luis Quisumbing is running for Mayor of Mandaue City, Incumbent mayor Jonas Cortes is the party's nominee.
Pablo John Garcia will run for the newly created 7th District against Board Member Peter John Calderon. If he wins, he will join his sister Gwendolyn in the House of Representatives respectively.
Raul del Mar is the incumbent.
Rodrigo Abellanosa is the incumbent.
Aileen Radaza is the incumbent.