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All our press releases are written in French. Some of them are translated into English, when the context justifies it. See all press releases (in French).

20 February 2026

By-election in the Chicoutimi electoral division: electors called to the polls

The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Jean-François Blanchet, invites the electors of the Chicoutimi electoral division to vote in large numbers on Monday, February 23, between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Already, preliminary data indicates that 5,343 people (11.67% of electors) have voted at advance polls. Exercise the right to vote Seventeen polling locations will be open on election […]

Categories: Democracy education, Provincial, Results and statistics, Voting

12 February 2026

Advance polling will start Sunday in the Chicoutimi electoral division

Voting in the Chicoutimi electoral division will begin in the next few days. Electors will be able to go to the advance poll on Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The information for advance polls can be found on the notice of entry electors have received by mail, as well as on […]

Categories: By-election, Provincial, Voting

30 January 2026

Notices of entry are sent out for the by-election in the Chicoutimi electoral division

Élections Québec invites electors in the Chicoutimi electoral division to ensure that their name is on the notice of entry they received or will receive by mail in the next few days. This verification is important, as they must be entered on the list of electors at the address of their domicile to vote. On […]

Categories: By-election, Provincial, Voting

20 January 2026

A by-election will be held on February 23, 2026, in the electoral division of Chicoutimi

A by-election will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the electoral division of Chicoutimi. Under an order of the gouvernement du Québec issued today, the Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Jean-François Blanchet, is responsible for organizing the election and ensuring its integrity. Here are some important dates in the election period: Broadcasting, publishing or posting election-related […]

Categories: By-election, Financing, expenses, and contributions, Jobs, Provincial, Voting

29 October 2025

Have your say in the municipal election on November 2

Chief Electoral Officer Jean-François Blanchet encourages electors to vote in large numbers on Sunday, November 2. Polling places will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. across Québec. The Canada Post strike disrupted the delivery of documents electors usually receive by mail. However, it is not necessary to have them in hand to vote. To find […]

Categories: Democracy education, General election, Municipal, Voting

23 October 2025

Unavailable on November 2? Vote in an advance poll

An advance polling day will be held across Québec on Sunday, October 26. In some municipalities, there will be another advance polling day just before, on Saturday, October 25. All polling stations will be open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some municipalities will also allow electors to vote at the office of the returning officer at certain times […]

Categories: General election, Municipal, Voting

18 September 2025

Municipal Election: Start of the Election Period

Tomorrow, a general election will be called in 1,100-some Québec municipalities and 21 regional county municipalities (RCMs), which are listed in the appendix. The purpose of this election is to fill mayor, councillor of the municipality and RCM warden seats. A few dates to remember: Nomination period: September 19 to October 3 at 4:30 p.m. Revision […]

Categories: General election, Municipal, Voting

30 July 2025

Advance polling will start Sunday in Arthabaska electoral division

Voting in the Arthabaska electoral division will begin in the next few days. Electors will be able to go to the advance poll on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4. The locations, dates and times for advance polls can be found on the notice of entry they have received by mail, as well as […]

Categories: By-election, Democracy education, Provincial, Voting

26 July 2025

Ten candidates for the by-election in Arthabaska

Élections Québec has authorized ten candidacies for the by-election currently underway in the Arthabaska electoral division. The period for submitting a nomination paper ended at 2 p.m. today. The list of candidates is available on the Élections Québec website. In the October 2022 general election, there were six candidates on the ballot paper for this electoral division. […]

Categories: By-election, Provincial, Voting

17 July 2025

Notices of entry are sent out for the by-election in the Arthabaska electoral division

Élections Québec invites electors in the Arthabaska electoral division to ensure that their name is on the notice of entry they will receive by mail in the next few days. This verification is important, as they must be entered on the list of electors at the address of their domicile to vote. On election day, […]

Categories: By-election, Provincial, Voting

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