The race for Quebec’s municipal elections on Nov. 2 officially kicks off today, as candidates can now start putting up their campaign signs. As the election period begins, over 8,000 municipal elected positions across 1,100 municipalities in the province will be up for grabs.
Prospective candidates have until Oct. 3 to submit their candidacy, with a push for more women and young people to run, aiming to address their underrepresentation in municipal councils.
In Montreal, there will be a change in leadership as current mayor Valérie Plante is not seeking reelection. Luc Rabouin, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, and Craig Sauvé are among the prominent candidates vying for the city’s top position.
Meanwhile, in Quebec City, Mayor Bruno Marchand seeks a second term and faces competition from former provincial minister Sam Hamad and others. Other cities like Laval, Longueuil, and Saguenay also have incumbents seeking reelection or new challengers entering the race.
Advance voting is set for Oct. 26, a week before election day, offering an early opportunity for citizens to cast their ballots.
