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Quebec provincial election: Parti Québécois leads polls
Quebec voters are heading to the polls for a provincial election that could significantly reshape the province's political landscape. The Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has emerged as the frontrunner in recent polling, leading the race with approximately 29% to 30% of the vote. This surge comes at the expense of the governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), which has seen its support decline to around 14% to 15%.
A central issue in the campaign is the prospect of a third sovereignty referendum. St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to organize a referendum on Quebec's independence if his party forms a government, though he has stated this would not occur until after the conclusion of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency in January 2029.
Other major parties include the Quebec Liberals, the Quebec Conservatives, and Québec solidaire, all of which are expected to win seats. The Quebec Conservatives, led by Éric Duhaime, are projected to make significant gains, particularly in the Quebec City region. The election follows a period of economic uncertainty and high cost of living, which have been dominant themes throughout the campaign.
Entities
Coalition Avenir Québec · Parti Québécois · Paul St-Pierre Plamondon · Quebec · Québec solidaire · Éric Duhaime
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quebec is scheduled to hold a provincial election on October 5, 2026. lethbridgeherald.com · globalnews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Parti Québécois proposes reducing the gas tax by 7 cents per liter. www.lesaffaires.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 25% of eligible voters in Quebec have participated in advanced polling. lethbridgeherald.com · globalnews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Parti Québécois plans to remove the Quebec Sales Tax (QST) on second-hand goods. www.lesaffaires.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Political science professor André Lamoureux notes that the Parti Québécois's recent momentum has occurred as the Coalition Avenir Québec's polling numbers have declined. toronto.citynews.ca · winnipeg.citynews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Parti Québécois plans to allocate $100 million to address food insecurity. www.lesaffaires.com
- [DISPUTED] Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold a sovereignty referendum within four years if his party wins government. toronto.citynews.ca · winnipeg.citynews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Parti Québécois proposes a special budget to combat homelessness, including an additional $1 billion over four years. www.lesaffaires.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Pallas Data poll placed the Parti Québécois at 29%, the Liberals at 24%, the Conservatives at 20%, and the CAQ at 15%. www.journaldupays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Léger poll placed the Parti Québécois at 29%, the Liberals at 25%, the Conservatives at 20%, the CAQ at 14%, and Québec solidaire at 11%. www.notiziegeopolitiche.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Nearly 25% of eligible voters in Quebec had already cast their ballots in advance polls. looniepolitics.com · www.brandonsun.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · lethbridgeherald.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 7 SOURCES] Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold a sovereignty referendum if his party wins government. looniepolitics.com · metroquebec.com · www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · www.brandonsun.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · +2 more