A significant portion of Montreal residents are still undecided on who to support in the upcoming municipal election, as revealed by a recent poll conducted by Léger–TVA–Le Journal.
According to the survey, 48% of eligible voters have not yet made a decision, which surpasses the combined support for current party leaders. Soraya Martinez Ferrada of Ensemble Montréal leads the race with 20% support, followed by Luc Rabouin of Projet Montréal at 11%. Craig Sauvé of Transition Montréal holds 6% support, while Gilbert Thibodeau of Action Montréal and Jean-François Kacou of Futur Montréal trail with 5% and 2% respectively. A small percentage expressed a preference for other candidates, while some indicated they may not vote at all.
Despite the high level of indecision, the survey revealed that two-thirds of respondents are engaged in the campaign.
Pollster Sébastien Dallaire noted the historic level of uncertainty, attributing it to the absence of a well-known candidate like former mayor Valérie Plante in the race. He mentioned that municipal issues are struggling to gain attention amid federal and provincial news, including the SAAQclic scandal.
Rabouin faces additional challenges as dissatisfaction with Plante’s administration persists. Sixty percent of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the current team’s performance at city hall, with only 15% wanting to see her party remain in power.
The poll also highlighted that Martinez Ferrada garners the strongest support from men, voters aged 55 and above, and residents of the West Island.
The online survey, conducted from September 15 to 21 among 500 eligible voters, was weighted to ensure a representative sample.
