Dasmariñas City Mayor Jennifer Austria Barzaga filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday, the final day of filing for the 29 August special election for the congressional seat in Cavite's 4th Legislative District, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.

Barzaga, the mother of ousted Rep. Kiko Barzaga, completed the roster of candidates seeking to represent Dasmariñas City in the House of Representatives.

According to Comelec, the five candidates are Raul Rex del Rosario Mangubat, Marvin Opamin Dupal-ag, Leysander Aguilar Ordenes, Jacinto Bautista Frani Jr., and Jennifer Austria Barzaga.

The special election will be held on 29 August 2026 to fill the vacant congressional seat representing the 4th Legislative District of Cavite, which covers Dasmariñas City.

Comelec said the election period will run from 30 July to 13 September.

During the election period, the carrying, bearing or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons in public places will be prohibited unless authorized by the poll body. The gun ban will apply only within Dasmariñas City.

The campaign period for the special election is scheduled from 30 July to 27 August.