Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 10, 2010 within the Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected candidates for the following elective local posts: mayor, vice mayor, district representatives, and eight councilors for each district—there are two legislative districts in the city.
Raul del Mar, the incumbent, was term-limited after serving for three consecutive terms. His daughter, Rachel Marguerite del Mar, ran for the first time as the representative of Cebu City's 1st congressional district. Del Mar defeated 7 of her rivals including Lahug Barangay Captain Mary Ann de los Santos.[2]
Antonio Cuenco, the incumbent, was term-limited after serving for three consecutive terms. Mayor Tomas Osmeña ran for the first time as the representative of Cebu City's 2nd legislative district. Osmeña defeated 4 of his rivals including businessman Jonathan Guardo.