The victim was identified as Engr. Maricel Adriatico Peralta, 45, Comelec election officer of Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, and a resident of Polo, Dapitan City.
Initial reports said Peralta was driving her car with Assistant Election Officer Marites Inding, 52, as passenger on Lapu-Lapu Bridge at around 8:30 p.m. when they were shot by gunmen onboard a motorcycle.
Peralta died on the spot while Inding was reportedly unharmed.
The gunmen escaped after the incident.
Police are still investigating the incident and looking into poll-related issues as a possible motive.