Quebec provincial election campaign officially underway as CAQ seeks another mandate
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has triggered the start of the provincial election campaign today by meeting with the province's lieutenant governor. The Coalition Avenir Québec, in power for eight years, will be seeking another mandate in an election scheduled for October 5.
Election Campaign Launch
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette triggered the start of the provincial election campaign today by meeting with Quebec's lieutenant governor after meeting with cabinet in Quebec City. The Coalition Avenir Québec leader will seek another mandate. The provincial election is scheduled for October 5, 2026.
In the 2022 general election, the Coalition Avenir Québec increased its parliamentary majority, winning 90 seats, while the Liberals, despite finishing fourth in the popular vote behind Québec solidaire and the Parti Québécois, remained the official opposition winning 21 seats.
Important Changes for Voters
Quebec's list of electors is estimated at nearly 94% complete, with nearly 98% registered at their current address; however, more than 400,000 people eligible to vote in Quebec are not registered on the list of electors, and more than 100,000 are not registered at their current address. The Election Act has been amended: electors who temporarily leave the province can now vote outside Québec for five years following their departure, rather than two years, and a new exception allows electors attending an educational institution outside Québec to vote, regardless of the length of their stay.
If you are a newcomer to Quebec or an expat living elsewhere in Canada or internationally, this is an important time to verify your voter registration. Those temporarily outside Quebec can now vote by mail for up to five years after departure, which is particularly relevant for students and workers on temporary assignments.
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