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Two Quebec legislature members not running again, including housing minister
Housing Minister Proulx cites personal loss and Marissal seeks to avoid public life; their exits could impact key ridings in upcoming Quebec election.
- Yesterday, Caroline Proulx and Vincent Marissal announced they will not seek re-election in the October vote, with Proulx saying she is 'ready to move on'.
- Proulx cited taking time off last fall after her mother's death, while Marissal wrote he wants to escape the `omnipresent spotlight of public life` as reported on March 2, 2026.
- Analysts noted that the departures create interesting races, especially in Rosemont, which was previously held by Jean‑François Lisée, and in Berthier, which was held by Proulx's party for a decade.
- These departures increase competition for parties, as the CAQ, Liberals, and Québec solidaire will all run with new leaders, with the CAQ leader becoming premier in April ahead of October's election.
- Broader trends include a Pallas Data poll suggesting the Parti Québécois' lead is narrowing, despite having topped polls for two years, creating uncertainty ahead of the election.
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