# Quebec provincial election > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-provincial-election > Updated: 2026-09-29T16:00:24.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3. The Quebec provincial election process has moved into its final stages, following the conclusion of advance voting. The election is being contested across 127 electoral divisions, with the official election day set for October 5. Advance voting participation averaged approximately 23.59% provincially. Turnout varied by region, with La Prairie reaching 29.76% and Sanguinet reporting 28.29%, while the Châteauguay riding recorded 19.34%. Regarding electoral rules, Élections Québec spokesperson Julie St-Arnaud-Drolet clarified that while taking photos inside polling stations is prohibited, a voter who chooses to photograph their own ballot while alone in the booth is effectively choosing to “waive their right to secrecy.” She noted that the secret ballot is designed to prevent voter pressure. Recent polling indicates a significant shift in political momentum. The Parti Québécois (PQ) has seen a surge in support, with some models suggesting the party is on the cusp of securing a majority government. Conversely, the governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has experienced a sharp decline, with some polls placing the party in fourth place among decided voters. Campaign platforms remain focused on healthcare, the cost of living, and public safety. The PQ has proposed hiring 800 new police officers and implementing an affordable $95 monthly mobility pass. Québec solidaire has centered its platform on mental health, proposing multidisciplinary teams at CLSCs. Debates continue to highlight disagreements over economic management and the province’s constitutional future. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Quebec advance voting shows significant participation across ridings Advance voting for Quebec's provincial elections shows strong participation, with provincial turnout averaging 23.59% as voters prepare for the general election on October 5. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-provincial-elections-see-steady-advance-voting-turnout ### 2026-09-28: Quebec election: PQ gains momentum as CAQ support declines Polling shows a surge for the Parti Québécois in the upcoming Quebec provincial election, while the governing CAQ faces declining support as candidates debate healthcare, affordability, and safety. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-election-enters-final-week-as-advance-voting-concludes ### 2026-09-25: Quebec advance voting scheduled for September 27 and 28 Advance voting for the Quebec provincial election takes place on September 27 and 28. Polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., requiring valid identification for all voters. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-advance-voting-scheduled-for-september-27-and-28 --- Cite as: Quebec provincial election. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-provincial-election