Voting by inmates
Summary
On average, around 2,000 inmates vote in general elections.
Elections
- Detention facilities include youth centres.
- Voter turnout is established by calculating the number of votes cast in relation to the number of registered electors.
General Elections
| Date | Electoral divisions involved | Voter turnout | Votes | Registered electors | Detention facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2022 | 124 | 75.42% | 1,264 | 1,676 | 33 |
| October 1, 2018 | 123 | 82.39% | 1,310 | 1,590 | 53 |
| April 7, 2014 | 125 | 81.70% | 2,247 | 2,751 | 60 |
| September 4, 2012 | 125 | 85.50% | 2,477 | 2,899 | 64 |
| December 8, 2008 | 125 | 79.56% | 2 ,265 | 2,847 | 66 |
| March 26, 2007 | 125 | 54.29% | 1,539 | 2,835 | 69 |
| April 14, 2003 | 125 | 73.46% | 2,145 | 2,920 | 36 |
| November 30, 1998 | 125 | 74.46% | 2,318 | 3,113 | 36 |
| September 12, 1994 | 125 | 74.41% | 2,617 | 3,517 | 37 |
| September 25, 1989 | 125 | 73.10% | 2,194 | 3,001 | 40 |
| December 2, 1985 | 121 | 73.50% | 2,441 | 3,321 | 49 |
| April 13, 1981 | 119 | 62.59% | 1,004 | 1,604 | 29 |
By-elections
| Date | Electoral division | Voter turnout | Votes | Registered electors | Detention facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Chicoutimi | 100% | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| August 11, 2025 | Arthabaska | 100% | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| March 17, 2025 | Terrebonne | 80% | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| October 2, 2023 | Jean-Talon | 100% | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| March 13, 2023 | Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne | 0% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| April 11, 2022 | Marie-Victorin | 100% | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Referendums
| Year | 1919 | 1980 | 1992 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral divisions involved | 30 | 29 | 27 | |
| Detention facilities | 41 | 38 | 33 | |
| Registered electors | 4,120 | 4,416 | 4,874 | |
| Yes option | 2,398 | 627 | 2,758 | |
| No option | 639 | 2,646 | 1,066 | |
| Valid ballots | 3,037 | 3,273 | 3,824 | |
| Rejected ballots | 139 | 123 | 211 | |
| Votes | 3,176 | 3,396 | 4,035 | |
| Voter turnout | 77.1% | 76.9% | 81.1% |