Laurel traces its origin to a remote barrio called Bugain (derived from buga, a black cinder formed from fly ashes during Taal Volcano eruption), which was part of Talisay that was established in 1869.

[8] After the 1911 Taal Volcano eruption, population grew at the area with agricultural cultivation as the locals' primary livelihood.

It was first endorsed to Senator Maria Kalaw Katigbak, who in turn presented it to President Diosdado Macapagal.

It was also presented to the Talisay municipal government, who in turn forwarded it to Batangas Governor Feliciano Leviste.

[9] On June 21, 1969, the barrios of Bayuyungan, Ticub, Balakilong, Bugaan, Berinayan, As-is, San Gabriel, and Buso-buso were officially separated from Talisay and constituted into a new and separate municipality of Laurel, by virtue of Republic Act No.

2019: Then-incumbent Randy James Amo was term-limited and ran for Board Member (lost).

She faced then-incumbent Vice Mayor Felimon Austria and businessman Roderick Natanauan.

He ran against businessman Roderick Natanauan and then-incumbent Municipal Councilor Vincent Endaya.