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Voters in Quebec are heading to the first day of advance polling in general election
Early voting drew more attention as polls showed the Parti Québécois leading and language rules and foreign-interference claims shaped the campaign.
- In MONTREAL, advance Polls open today for Quebecers ahead of the Oct. 5 election, with Voters able to cast ballots today and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Claims of foreign interference dominated the campaign on Friday and Saturday, with Leader Christine of the Coalition Avenir expressing concern that Americans might try to support the Parti to destabilize Canada.
- Her rivals expressed skepticism regarding the warnings, and Leader Christine noted there was no indication of interference in the current campaign.
- On Saturday, Sept. 26, Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon met Helene Morin while visiting a local market in Quebec City during campaign activities.
- Five parties are expecting to win seats in the election, including the Quebec Liberals and Quebec Conservatives; Voters head to the Polls on Oct. 5 to determine the province's future.
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Advance Polling Starts in Quebec General Election
Coalition avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette walks to speak to reporters while at the Fédération Québécoise des Municipalités (FQM) in Quebec City on Sept. 25, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot)
·New York, United States
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Quebec votes 2026: Voters say economy, language and health care top of mind on first day of advance polling
Along the Saint-Lawrence River, with a view of the Montreal skyline, voters gathered at advance polling stations like one at the Montreal science centre to cast early ballots ahead of the province’s Oct. 5 general election. Marc Fortin and Denise Tremblay, accompanied by their two grandchildren, were among the early voters headed to the first […]
·Toronto, Canada
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Several voters were on the line at different polling stations at the opening of the polls on Sunday morning.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources52
Leaning Left32Leaning Right1Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 23%
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