With less than two weeks remaining until the upcoming voting day on October 5, a recent survey reveals that the Parti Québécois (PQ) is gaining popularity among French-speaking voters and maintaining its lead.
The Léger–Le Journal–TVA poll, conducted after the first two election debates, indicates that PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is increasingly being viewed as the top choice for premier by voters. Additionally, a significant number of respondents believe that he has conducted the most effective campaign over the past week.
In a noteworthy trend, the Conservatives (PCQ) have also shown a surge in support, with 17 percent of voters naming them as their second preference, marking a three-point increase in just one week. In the Quebec City region, Éric Duhaime’s party has garnered the backing of 34 percent of voters.
Despite these shifts, the overall voter intention remains relatively stable compared to the previous week’s survey results. The Parti Québécois leads with 29 percent of the vote, followed by the Quebec Liberals (PLQ) at 23 percent. The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) experienced a slight decline to 20 percent. The Conservatives and Québec solidaire (QS) maintained their positions with 17 percent and 10 percent of the vote share, respectively.
The survey highlights that the cost of living and housing are the primary concerns influencing voters’ decisions (53 percent), closely followed by the desire for improvements in public services (46 percent).
Conducted online from September 18 to 21, the poll surveyed 1,001 eligible voters, with a reported margin of error of (+/-) 3.10 percent.
Quebec residents are gearing up for the election day on October 5, with advance polling scheduled for September 27 and 28.
